Red Tree on the Beach 1913

"Red Tree on the Beach" (1913) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner depicts a vibrant scene of figures bathing near a bright red tree on a beach. Kirchner, a prominent figure in the German Expressionist movement, captures the energy of the scene through bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The angular forms and simplified figures are characteristic of the Expressionist style, where emotions and subjective experiences are emphasized over objective representation. The painting is a powerful example of Kirchner's fascination with the human figure and his exploration of the relationship between nature and humanity.