The Burial (Begräbnis) 1916

Walter Gramatté's woodcut print, "The Burial (Begräbnis)" (1916), depicts a somber procession winding its way up a hill towards a small town in the distance. The use of dark tones emphasizes the somber mood and the stark landscape, highlighting the figures carrying a coffin draped in a red shroud. This work is an example of Expressionism, a style prevalent in early 20th-century German art that aimed to express emotion over objective representation, often focusing on themes of isolation and alienation.