Die Irren II (The Mad II) (headpiece, page 26) from Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: The Shadow of Life)
The image at the top of the page shows abstract interlocking geometric shapes and lines that resemble human faces. The shapes suggest a group of people with various expressions, arranged in a structured yet chaotic manner. The design is reminiscent of tribal masks or ancient carvings. Below the artwork, there is German text formatted in a structured layout, similar to a poem or song lyrics. The combination of the abstract image and text creates a juxtaposition of visual and literary elements.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1924
- Medium
- woodcut from a bound volume with 50 woodcuts (including cover and front and back endpapers) on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 14146 × 10609 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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