Meine Seele (My Soul) (in-text plate) from mock-up of Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: Shadow of Life)
This is a drawing that accompanies a German poem. The drawing features bold, angular shapes and dark lines in a cubistic style with fragmented figures and objects. The background shows abstract patterns with a draped fabric or flowing form. The poem titled "MEINE SEELE" (My Soul) is written in German above the drawing. The paper shows signs of discoloration and wear.
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