{"product_id":"to-the-moon-2-lunar-phantom-ernst-barlach","title":"To the Moon 2: Lunar Phantom - Ernst Barlach","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting lithograph by Ernst Barlach, depicting a cloaked figure beneath a crescent moon, capturing the existential mood of German Expressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst Barlach, a central figure in German Expressionism, produced this lithograph as part of his series titled 'To the Moon'. The work depicts a solitary, cloaked figure huddled beneath a crescent shape, which suggests the lunar surface or a celestial arch. Barlach is recognised for his ability to convey human isolation and existential weight through simplified, heavy forms. His approach to the human figure often involves a reduction of detail, focusing instead on the volume of drapery and the posture of the subject to communicate internal states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this print, the texture of the lithographic stone is visible, creating a grainy, atmospheric quality that mimics the darkness of space. The figure is enveloped in heavy folds of fabric, a recurring motif in Barlach's oeuvre that suggests both protection and confinement. The composition is stark, with the figure positioned centrally against a dark, textured background. This choice of framing draws the viewer into the quiet, melancholic mood of the scene. Barlach's work frequently explored themes of suffering, spirituality, and the human condition, often drawing upon medieval sculptural traditions to inform his modern aesthetic. By stripping away unnecessary ornamentation, he achieves a directness that is characteristic of his graphic work. This print offers a glimpse into the artist's preoccupation with the intersection of the physical world and the metaphysical, rendered with a sombre, monochromatic palette that emphasises the gravity of the subject matter.\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\/akaki-in-feverish-fantasies-walter-gramatte\" 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;\"\u003eAkaki in Feverish Fantasies - Walter Gramatté — Walter Gramatté\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":58636577571151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58636610044239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58636610077007,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58636610109775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58636610142543,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58636610175311,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58636610208079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58636610240847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58636610273615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58636610306383,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58636610339151,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58636610371919,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/To-the-Moon-2_-Lunar-Phantom_Poster_CompositorV1_1788276059898.jpg?v=1788276238","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/to-the-moon-2-lunar-phantom-ernst-barlach","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}