Akaki im Sarg aus Fichtenholz (Akaki in a Coffin of Spruce) (plate 10) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an open book with text in German on the left side discussing a character named Akakij Akakijewitsch. On the right side, there is a black and white illustration of a figure slumped forward in a chair with their head hanging down and hands on their knees. The figure's feet are visible, conveying a sense of fatigue or defeat. The illustration is drawn in a somber mood with high contrast and expressive style. Page number 32 is visible in the book, and there is writing or a signature at the bottom right of the illustration page.