Woman's Dream (Der Traum des Weibes) 1914

Wilhelm Lehmbruck's "Woman's Dream" (1914) is an expressive etching that captures the essence of a woman lost in thought. The figure's elongated limbs and contorted posture, rendered in a simplified, almost abstract style, evokes a sense of introspective melancholy, a hallmark of Lehmbruck's work. The artist, who tragically died at the young age of 38 in 1919, is known for his poignant portrayals of the human form, often reflecting themes of isolation and existential angst.