Nollendorfplatz by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Nollendorfplatz 1912

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painting, oil-paint

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painting

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oil-paint

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german-expressionism

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neo expressionist

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expressionism

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cityscape

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street

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expressionist

Dimensions: 69 x 60 cm

Copyright: Public domain

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner captured the frenetic energy of Berlin's Nollendorfplatz in this oil painting, its dimensions measuring 69 by 60 centimeters. The painting presents a bustling urban landscape rendered through bold, angular lines and clashing colors. Notice the dominance of acidic yellows and greens, which create a sense of unease. The tramways and buildings are not depicted realistically; rather, they are fragmented and distorted. Kirchner uses these formal techniques to convey the psychological impact of modern city life. The composition reflects a sense of alienation and sensory overload characteristic of Expressionism. The brushstrokes are raw and urgent, emphasizing the artist's subjective experience. Kirchner isn’t just painting a place, he's representing the intense, often jarring, experience of being in a rapidly modernizing world. The painting reflects a broader cultural anxiety about the loss of individuality in the face of urbanization.

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