Dancers at the ice palace 1912

"Dancers at the Ice Palace" is a woodcut print created in 1912 by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The work depicts a scene of dancers in a cabaret setting, with their stylized forms and exaggerated gestures capturing the energy and excitement of the urban nightlife. Kirchner's bold use of black and yellow creates a striking visual contrast, and the simplified forms and sharp lines contribute to the work's overall sense of dynamism and immediacy. The scene reflects the artist's fascination with the modern city and its diverse social life, and the work is often interpreted as a comment on the alienation and anonymity of modern urban existence.