{"product_id":"pariah-the-legend-2-hill-of-the-dead-ernst-barlach","title":"Pariah: The Legend 2: Hill of the dead - Ernst Barlach","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful lithograph by Ernst Barlach, depicting a scene of profound grief and physical collapse from his series illustrating Goethe's 'Der Paria'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Ernst Barlach belongs to his series illustrating the poem 'Der Paria' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Barlach, a sculptor and graphic artist, often explored themes of human suffering, isolation, and existential struggle. His work is characterised by heavy, simplified forms and a raw, emotive quality that avoids unnecessary detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, Barlach depicts a scene of intense grief and physical collapse. The figures are rendered with thick, expressive strokes of lithographic crayon, creating a sense of weight and gravity. The central figure is hunched over a prone body, their posture suggesting a state of total despair. The surrounding space is dark and undefined, which focuses the viewer's attention entirely on the interaction between the two figures. Barlach uses the medium to its full potential, allowing the texture of the stone to influence the final appearance of the print. The stark contrast between the light skin of the figures and the deep, shadowy background creates a dramatic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarlach's approach to the human form is rooted in his sculptural practice. He avoids anatomical precision in favour of emotional truth. The figures appear solid, almost monumental, despite the tragic nature of the scene. This print is a clear example of his ability to convey complex psychological states through minimal visual information. The work reflects the broader interest in human pathos that defined much of his output during the interwar period. By stripping away the background, Barlach forces an encounter with the raw reality of the subject matter, presenting a vision of humanity that is both fragile and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magic-mirror-max-beckmann\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMagic Mirror - Max Beckmann — Max Beckmann\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ernst Barlach","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58671977660751,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58671997944143,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58671997976911,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58671998009679,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58671998042447,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58671998075215,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58671998107983,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58671998140751,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58671998173519,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58671998206287,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58671998239055,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58671998271823,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pariah_-The-Legend-2_-Hill-of-the-dead_Poster_CompositorV1_1788527595230.jpg?v=1788527976","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/pariah-the-legend-2-hill-of-the-dead-ernst-barlach","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}