Rapperswil
1933
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner transforms the Swiss lakeside town of Rapperswil into a jagged, geometric dreamscape in this striking 1933 print. Deep blues and stark whites clash to create sailboats that look like sharp shards of glass cutting through the water, while angular figures march stiffly along the promenade. Created during his self-imposed exile in Switzerland, this piece reflects the artist's anxiety as the Nazis back in Germany began branding his expressionist style as 'degenerate art.' The bold, carved lines give the scene a raw, rhythmic energy that feels more like a visual heartbeat than a quiet afternoon by the lake.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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