Brandenburg Gate in Berlin 1915

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's "Brandenburg Gate in Berlin" from 1915 is a powerful example of Expressionism, a movement known for its emotional intensity and bold visual language. The iconic Brandenburg Gate is depicted in a vibrant palette of yellows and greens, with exaggerated forms and dynamic brushstrokes that convey the artist's subjective experience of the city. The distorted perspective and simplified figures emphasize the urban chaos and anxieties of the time, reflecting Kirchner's own feelings of alienation and the social upheaval of pre-World War I Germany.