Alpine Violet
1918 - 1919
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a founding member of the German Expressionist group Die Brücke, created this vibrant print while recovering from a nervous breakdown in Switzerland after World War I. The bold, jagged lines and striking contrast of bright red cyclamen flowers against a dark, swirling background capture the intense, raw emotional energy typical of his style. He often favored printmaking for its ability to convey a primal, direct feeling, carving aggressively to let the energetic cuts dictate the form.
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