Elisabeth-Ufer (Berlin)
1913
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner captures the frantic, jagged energy of Berlin in this striking 1913 woodcut. The scene, depicting the Elisabeth-Ufer, is a chaotic tangle of steep staircases, sharp architectural angles, and a bold arching bridge that seems to vibrate with urban tension. As a founding member of the German Expressionist group Die Brücke, Kirchner favored the woodcut medium for its raw, direct quality, carving away the wood to create stark black-and-white contrasts that perfectly mirror the anxiety and dynamism of the modern city.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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