Forest Cemetery 1933

"Forest Cemetery" is a 1933 woodcut by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, known for his bold, angular style and focus on psychological themes. This artwork features a stylized depiction of a forest with towering trees, a bright blue sky, and small, geometric structures reminiscent of tombstones. The flattened perspective and vibrant, non-naturalistic colors contribute to the unsettling mood, echoing the anxieties of the time. The work's title suggests themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life, a recurring motif in Kirchner's oeuvre.