On the Beach (Am Strand) 1923

"On the Beach (Am Strand)" is a woodcut print created by German Expressionist artist Erich Heckel in 1923. The artwork depicts two nude figures in a landscape, with the figure on the left reclining and the figure on the right standing. The print features bold, simplified forms and stark contrasts of light and dark. The strong black lines and geometric shapes are characteristic of Heckel's distinctive style. This woodcut exemplifies Heckel's fascination with the human figure and his exploration of the expressive possibilities of woodblock printing.