Kata (headpiece, page 31) from Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: The Shadow of Life)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an abstract composition with jagged and angular lines creating a dynamic sense of movement throughout. There is a zigzag line and a figure leaning forward with an outstretched arm. Above the figure, there are radiating lines. Various smaller shapes are interspersed, suggesting a bustling environment. The elements together form an abstract depiction hinting at motion and interaction.