Der Sterbende Faun (The Dying Faun) (in-text plate) from mock-up of Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: Shadow of Life)
This is a drawing of a page containing a German poem titled "Der Sterbende Faun" and an illustration below it. The illustration features a reclining figure surrounded by dense foliage, in a black and white style reminiscent of expressionistic woodcuts. Bold lines are used to convey emotion and movement. The number "40" is centered at the bottom of the page.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1912/1922
- Medium
- woodcut from a bound volume with 51 woodcuts (including cover and front and back endpapers) on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 14204 × 10652 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original