Sledge in the Fog 1929

"Sledge in the Fog" (1929) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner is a watercolor painting that embodies the artist's expressive, angular style. The work features a red horse against a background of vibrant colors and gestural lines, capturing a sense of movement and energy. Kirchner, a leading figure in the German Expressionist movement, often used his art to explore themes of urban life, modernity, and the human condition. The bold colors and fragmented forms contribute to the painting's emotional intensity and sense of disorientation. This piece is characteristic of his work in its dramatic use of color, its exploration of themes of urban life, and its depiction of a sense of anxiety and isolation.