View of Dresden
ca 1919
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a founding member of the German Expressionist group 'Die Brücke' (The Bridge), ironically sketches a literal bridge in this energetic view of Dresden. Created around 1919, likely after he had left the city for the Swiss Alps to recover from a nervous breakdown, the drawing relies on sweeping, calligraphic brushstrokes. Tiny figures stroll along the riverbank and row boats, appearing as hurried scribbles against a jagged, dreamlike skyline. It captures the bustling energy of the city through pure movement rather than precise details.
- Technique
- Brush and ink
- Material
- Paper
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