Barracks (Kaserne) 1916

"Barracks (Kaserne)" is an etching by Walter Gramatté created in 1916. The artwork depicts a simple landscape scene with a cluster of buildings on a hilltop. The sun is shining above and a small shed rests in the foreground. Gramatté’s signature style is evident in the expressive, almost gestural, lines he uses to depict the scene. This artwork is a prime example of expressionism, capturing the artist’s emotional response to the subject matter. The use of simple forms and bold lines allows the viewer to focus on the essence of the scene. It is a powerful image that conveys the isolation and starkness of a landscape.