Street Corner, Dresden
1905
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner captures the jagged energy of Dresden in this striking woodcut from 1905, created just as he was helping to launch the revolutionary 'Die Brücke' (The Bridge) movement. Rejecting smooth, realistic art, he used raw, choppy lines that make the buildings look like they're vibrating with urban anxiety. Notice the tiny, ghostly figures at the bottom—they look almost swallowed by the massive, looming architecture, a perfect snapshot of how overwhelming modern city life felt to these young artists. They actually formed their group in a butcher's shop, embracing 'primitive' art forms like woodcuts because the medium was fast and unforgiving.
- Technique
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