{"product_id":"to-the-moon-1-rising-moon-ernst-barlach","title":"To the Moon 1: Rising Moon - Ernst Barlach","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking lithograph by Ernst Barlach from 1919, capturing a solitary figure beneath a rising moon through expressive, textured mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst Barlach, a central figure in German Expressionism, produced this lithograph as part of his series titled 'An den Mond' (To the Moon) in 1919. The work reflects the artist's characteristic focus on human isolation and the weight of the natural world. Barlach, primarily known for his sculpture, applied a similar sculptural sensibility to his graphic work, using heavy, gestural marks to define form and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a solitary figure positioned in the foreground, observing a moonlit scene. The trees are rendered with dense, dark strokes, creating a sense of mass and shadow that contrasts with the pale, luminous disc of the moon. The path, suggested by lighter tones, draws the eye into the distance, yet the overall mood remains one of introspection and stillness. Barlach avoids fine detail, preferring instead to capture the emotional essence of the scene through texture and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's ability to convey psychological depth through minimal means. The rough, lithographic texture adds a tactile quality to the image, grounding the ethereal subject of the moon in a physical, earthly reality. Barlach's work from this period often explored themes of existential solitude, a sentiment captured here in the quiet interaction between the observer and the night sky. The stark black and white palette emphasises the dramatic interplay of light and dark, a hallmark of the Expressionist movement during the early twentieth century.\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\/meisje-met-omslagdoek-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" 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;\"\u003eMeisje met omslagdoek - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita — Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\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":58627405119823,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58627443261775,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58627443294543,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58627443327311,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58627443360079,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58627443392847,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58627443425615,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58627443458383,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58627443491151,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58627443523919,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58627443556687,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58627443589455,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/To-the-Moon-1_-Rising-Moon_Poster_CompositorV1_1788248813593.jpg?v=1788248987","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/to-the-moon-1-rising-moon-ernst-barlach","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}