Two Brothers 1921

"Two Brothers" (1921) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner is a prime example of German Expressionism, a movement that emphasized subjective emotions and experiences over objective reality. The painting depicts two young men standing in a snowy landscape, their figures elongated and angular, a hallmark of the Expressionist style. The bold colors, particularly the vivid reds and yellows, further contribute to the emotional intensity of the work, capturing a sense of alienation and unease that was characteristic of Kirchner's artistic output. The painting's location in the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, adds to its significance as a landmark of German artistic history.