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The bold interplay of sharp lines and sombre contrasts in this image evokes the fragmented urban experience of the early 20th century. Created by German artist Max Pechstein in 1918, the black-and-white composition reflects the avant-garde expression of the Die Brücke group, of which Pechstein was a key member. This woodcut print embodies an angular, fractured rhythm that resonates with the turbulent socio-political climate of post-World War I Europe. The overlapping forms and overlapping perspectives suggest a city bustling with transitory figures, caught between industrial expansion and personal disjunction.

Pechstein, celebrated for his exploration of form and his fierce embrace of modernism, channels both the anxieties and creative energies of his time. The sailor, with his wide pipe and cap, anchors the composition with maritime symbolism, juxtaposed against feminine shapes that speak to themes of companionship and fleeting encounters. The abstracted architectural environment frames these figures, weaving them together with symbols of identity, movement, and human connection in an increasingly fragmented world.

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