Die Irren III (The Mad III) (tailpiece, page 29) from Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: The Shadow of Life)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image displays sharp, angular lines and shapes forming a row of figures that seem to be in a dancing or moving position. The stylized figures have exaggerated limbs and heads, with some wearing what look like crowns. The abstract art conveys a sense of a procession or gathering, with the figures connected in a continuous line like dancers or celebrants. The black ink against the light background highlights the outlines and interconnectedness of the figures.