Wild Cow and Herdsman
1933 - 1934
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner captures a chaotic rural scene with jagged, angular lines in this striking woodcut. The 'Wild Cow and Shepherd' features a beast with a gaping mouth and a spindly, almost skeletal herder, both rendered in the bold, high-contrast style typical of German Expressionism. Created in the early 1930s, this piece reflects Kirchner's fascination with raw, untamed nature and the primitive energy of the Alps, where he spent his later years. The stark black and white shapes make the figures look like they are caught in a frantic, silent dance.
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