Wild Ground c. 1924

drawing

17_20th-century

drawing

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

fauvism

canvas painting

landscape

impressionist landscape

handmade artwork painting

fluid art

german

acrylic on canvas

paint stroke

expressionist

building

"Wild Ground," created around 1924 by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, is a vibrant landscape painting featuring a prominent mountain range in the background. Kirchner's bold brushstrokes and use of vivid colors, like bright blues and yellows, give the piece a sense of energy and movement. This artwork is a prime example of Kirchner's signature style, characterized by angular lines and a focus on the emotional aspects of nature. "Wild Ground" is currently housed at the Städel Museum, offering viewers a glimpse into Kirchner's unique artistic vision.

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stadelmuseum about 1 year ago

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For Kirchner, life in Switzerland led to a “new way of seeing and creating”. According to the artist, the clear mountain air influenced his vivid colour choices. This watercolour is moreover distinguished by a great number of small brushstrokes placed one next to the other. Their arrangement in rows forms an ornamental pattern on the surface of the work, reminiscent of the structure of oriental carpets. It is for this reason that Kirchner scholars frequently refer to the artist’s style of his late Davos years as the “carpet style”.