Peter Schlemihls wundersame Geschichte: Schlemihls Begegnung mit dem Schatten (Peter Schlemihl's Wondrous Story: Schlemihl's Encounter with His Shadow)
1915
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1915
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting is a colorful abstract piece, with a mix of red, blue, green, and yellow hues. The shapes are bold and expressive, with some resembling human figures or body parts. In the foreground, a blue shape dominates the center, surrounded by red and green shapes that seem to be moving or twisting. The background is a warm yellow, with some green and black shapes visible. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the colors and shapes are in motion. The painting's abstract nature makes it open to interpretation, inviting the viewer to explore its meaning and symbolism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.
![Dance Hall Bellevue [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d1e14aac4297c69e/thumb.webp)
![Nude Figure [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/4b135f0364753e98/thumb.webp)
![Two Nudes [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/eb3914183f0bc96d/thumb.webp)
![Dancing Couple in the Snow [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/87ca007d7c05b553/thumb.webp)
