River Landscape with Crane and Barges

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1927

The artwork titled "River Landscape with Crane and Barges" depicts an industrial riverside scene with a prominent crane structure and barges. The perspective is from a slightly elevated viewpoint, allowing a view across the scene. The horizon is placed high in the composition, accentuating the industrial elements. The style features bold, geometric shapes and outlines with a simplified, graphic appearance. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily greens, oranges, and blacks, creating a strong visual contrast. The brushstrokes are not visible, suggesting the use of a printmaking technique that emphasizes clean lines and flat areas of color. The scene shows industrial activity along the river.
Artiste
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Datation
1927
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color woodcut printed in black, orange and green
Dimensions
10,3 × 17,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork titled "River Landscape with Crane and Barges" depicts an industrial riverside scene with a prominent crane structure and barges. The perspective is from a slightly elevated viewpoint, allowing a view across the scene. The horizon is placed high in the composition, accentuating the industrial elements. The style features bold, geometric shapes and outlines with a simplified, graphic appearance. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily greens, oranges, and blacks, creating a strong visual contrast. The brushstrokes are not visible, suggesting the use of a printmaking technique that emphasizes clean lines and flat areas of color. The scene shows industrial activity along the river.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner