Septemberschrei (September Cry) by Ludwig Meidner

Septemberschrei (September Cry) 1920

ludwigmeidner

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natural stone pattern

wood texture

rippled sketch texture

naturalistic pattern

toned paper

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paper texture

organic pattern

wooden texture

pattern repetition

layered pattern

"Septemberschrei (September Cry)" is a book cover design created by German Expressionist artist Ludwig Meidner in 1920. The design features a bold and abstract pattern of swirling lines and organic shapes in shades of brown and black. The cover's chaotic and unsettling aesthetic reflects the turbulent period of post-World War I Germany, where Meidner's art often expressed feelings of anxiety and despair. The expressive nature of the design aligns with the key tenets of German Expressionism, a movement that emphasized emotional intensity and subjective experiences over objective representation.