Violet House in Front of a Snowy Mountain 1938

"Violet House in Front of a Snowy Mountain" (1938) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a prominent German Expressionist artist, showcases the artist's signature bold colors and simplified forms. The vivid purple house, set against a snowy mountain and a bright green lawn, is juxtaposed with a dark green forest and a field of pink dots, creating a sense of depth and contrasting emotions. The painting's distinctive style, characterized by its angular lines, flat planes, and emotional intensity, is indicative of Kirchner's artistic vision, which sought to express inner feelings and subjective experiences.