Two Figures by the Sea 1920

"Two Figures by the Sea" is a woodcut by German Expressionist artist Erich Heckel, created in 1920. The work depicts a stark, simplified, and stylized image of two nude figures standing against a background of geometric shapes that could be interpreted as waves or a sea. The bold black and white lines and the sharp, angular forms are characteristic of the Expressionist style, which aimed to express emotion rather than depict reality. The work evokes a sense of isolation and introspection, and reflects Heckel's exploration of the human figure and the natural world.