Akaki geht ratlos auf der Straße (Akaki Walks Helplessly on the Street) (plate 4) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure with an animal-like mask in a dark outfit holding objects. The image is on the right page of an open book, with German text on the left page. The drawing is done in a monochromatic style, primarily using dark shades against a lighter background, suggesting a chaotic or urban environment with rough textures and a sense of movement. The figure's stance and the composition contribute to an unsettling atmosphere.