Die Städte (The Cities) (in-text plate) from mock-up of Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: Shadow of Life)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures standing in front of an abstract architectural backdrop. The drawing depicts several figures with exaggerated and stylized features, positioned in an urban setting. The style suggests elements of expressionism, with the figures wearing cloaks or long garments. The architectural elements around them suggest a busy street or market setting. The illustration is part of a larger text.