Ballad of the Involuntary and Voluntary Fall (Ballade vom unfreiwilligen und vom freiwilligen Sturz) 1911

"Ballad of the Involuntary and Voluntary Fall (Ballade vom unfreiwilligen und vom freiwilligen Sturz)" is a 1911 work by German artist Moriz Jung. The four-panel comic strip depicts a series of humorous, slightly absurd situations. The artist utilizes bright colors and bold lines to depict a man falling from a plane, a woman falling from a chair, a man crashing into furniture, and a couple embracing in a domestic setting. Jung’s use of simple figures and graphic lines create a sense of movement and energy, making the work visually striking and engaging. This piece is a prime example of early twentieth-century Expressionist art, known for its emotional intensity and bold, often distorted, forms.