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Die Blinden Frauen (The Blind Women) (in-text plate) from mock-up of Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: Shadow of Life)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The page features an abstract woodcut illustration at the bottom, consisting of bold, sweeping lines and blocky shapes that come together to form figures reminiscent of human forms, with their arms extended. The figures are outlined against a contrasting background. The composition suggests a dynamic movement. Above the illustration is a block of German text in a formal serif font, with the title "DIE BLINDEN FRAUEN" prominently displayed.

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
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