Mit dem Selbstmord Spielen (Playing with Suicide)
1919
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a chaotic mix of black lines and shapes on a yellow background. There’s a rough figure at the center, with jagged edges and red accents. The lines look sharp and uneven, almost like cracks or broken branches. The red hand-colored marks stand out against the dark lines, adding a stark contrast. The title hints at a deeper meaning, but the image itself is purely abstract—no clear story or scene. Look up the technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.