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.
Kunstenaar
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Datering
1927
Soort
Prent
Techniek
color woodcut printed in black, orange and green
Afmetingen
10,3 × 17,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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