Der Baum der Sehnsucht (The Tree of Longing) 1920

"Der Baum der Sehnsucht" (The Tree of Longing) is a 1920 drawing by German artist Heinrich Hoerle. The work depicts a stylized tree with a figure sitting on a rock beneath its branches. The figure appears to be looking down, with its arms crossed, evoking a sense of melancholy. The work's title, "The Tree of Longing," suggests themes of yearning and isolation, and the overall mood of the drawing is one of quiet contemplation and introspection. The use of simple lines and forms, characteristic of Expressionism, contributes to the artwork's emotional power.