Tightrope Walker (Seiltänzer)

About this work

This image shows a dense, black-and-white cityscape packed with tiny buildings and winding streets. The lines are sharp and overlapping, creating a busy, almost chaotic feel. There’s no clear sky—just a tangle of rooftops, bridges, and roads. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on top of the surface, making some areas look rough and others smooth. This gives the whole scene a textured, almost sketchy quality. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.