Kageler Wald 1922

"Kageler Wald" (1922) by Otto Mueller depicts two nude figures in a stylized forest setting. The use of bold, black lines and flat, yellow forms is characteristic of Mueller's Expressionist style, where the artist's emotional response to the scene takes precedence over strict realism. The piece, currently housed in the Sammlung Karsch in Berlin, showcases Mueller's fascination with the human figure and the power of nature, themes that permeated his art throughout his career. This woodcut, a printmaking technique favored by Expressionists, captures the stark beauty of the scene, highlighting the figures' presence amidst a lush, verdant backdrop.