The Past (forgotten-swallowed) 1901

"The Past (forgotten-swallowed)" is a 1901 lithograph by Austrian artist Alfred Kubin. The artwork depicts a solitary, elongated figure with a bird-like head, seated in a desolate landscape. Kubin's work is known for its surreal, dreamlike imagery and exploration of the subconscious. The figure, with its head tilted back as if in contemplation or agony, evokes feelings of isolation and existential dread. The stark, shadowy background further emphasizes the subject's alienation and the unsettling nature of the artwork. Kubin's use of symbolism and grotesque imagery, combined with his unique style, helped to solidify his place in the artistic movements of Symbolism and Expressionism.