{"product_id":"portfolio-cover-from-the-portfolio-der-tote-tag-ernst-barlach","title":"Portfolio cover from the portfolio 'Der Tote Tag' - Ernst Barlach","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist 1912 lithographic portfolio cover by German Expressionist Ernst Barlach, published by Paul Cassirer in Berlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reproduces the original portfolio cover for Ernst Barlach's 1912 work, 'Der Tote Tag' (The Dead Day). Published by Paul Cassirer in Berlin, this piece represents the intersection of Barlach's literary and visual output. Barlach, a sculptor, printmaker, and dramatist, wrote the play 'Der Tote Tag' himself, and this portfolio contains the lithographic illustrations he created to accompany the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is stark and functional, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of early twentieth-century German Expressionist publishing. The composition relies on clean, geometric lines that frame the central text. The layout creates a sense of depth through simple perspective lines radiating from the corners, drawing the eye toward the title. The typography is restrained, prioritising clarity and structural balance over ornamentation. As a piece of ephemera from the Pan-Presse series, it offers a glimpse into the collaborative relationship between artists and avant-garde publishers in Berlin during the pre-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarlach's work often explores themes of human suffering, spiritual struggle, and existential isolation. While this cover is primarily typographic, it carries the same gravity found in his sculptural figures. The muted, neutral tones of the paper and ink provide a sense of historical authenticity, making this a piece for those interested in the history of book design and the development of German Expressionism. The inclusion of the publisher's details and the specific designation as the tenth work of the Pan-Presse adds a layer of archival interest to the print. It is a document of a specific moment in European art history, capturing the austere elegance of early modern graphic design.\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\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" 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;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ernst Barlach","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58673339367759,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58673341595983,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58673341628751,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58673341661519,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58673341694287,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58673341727055,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58673341759823,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58673341792591,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58673341825359,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58673341858127,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58673341890895,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58673341923663,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portfolio-cover-from-the-portfolio-Der-Tote-Tag-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788531254325.jpg?v=1788531947","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portfolio-cover-from-the-portfolio-der-tote-tag-ernst-barlach","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}