Sennkopf 1917

"Sennkopf" (1917) is a woodcut by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The work depicts a close-up portrait of a man, perhaps a farmer, with a sharp and angular style characteristic of Kirchner's artistic language. The background, rendered with thick lines and blocks of color, suggests a mountain village, emphasizing the artist's fascination with the rural life. This woodcut exemplifies Kirchner's use of bold forms and simplified details to convey emotion and the anxieties of modern life. The strong lines, stark contrasts, and fragmented forms express a sense of alienation and unease, typical of the Expressionist movement.