Fröhlichkeit (Joyfulness) (headpiece, page 33) from Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: The Shadow of Life)
This is a drawing of a carousel and a poem. The illustration at the top depicts a carousel with bold black and white linework, showcasing intricate patterns and figures. Below is a text section titled "Fröhlichkeit" which means "Happiness" in German. The poem describes a lively and joyful atmosphere with references to carousels, animals like swans and elephants, and construction workers.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1924
- Medium
- woodcut from a bound volume with 50 woodcuts (including cover and front and back endpapers) on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 14193 × 10644 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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