Twee groepen figuren met de ruggen naar elkaar toe 1924

"Twee groepen figuren met de ruggen naar elkaar toe" (1924) is a lithograph by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a Dutch-Jewish artist. The work depicts two groups of people, each with their backs to the other, creating a sense of separation and alienation. This stark composition is characteristic of de Mesquita's style, which was influenced by Expressionism and Art Nouveau. The dark tones and elongated figures create a dramatic and melancholic atmosphere, reflecting the anxieties of the post-World War I era. The artwork is currently located in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.