Sand Dredgers on the Elbe 1906

"Sand Dredgers on the Elbe" is a 1906 etching by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The print depicts a stark, industrial landscape with heavy black lines and an almost abstract quality. The industrial scene and harsh lines are characteristic of Kirchner's early work, which often depicted the urban experience and the alienation of modern life. This artwork is a good example of the expressive power of printmaking, using the stark lines of black ink against a light background.