Nollendorfplatz 1912

"Nollendorfplatz" is a 1912 oil painting by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The painting captures a bustling street scene in Berlin, Germany, with vivid colors and bold brushstrokes. Two yellow trams dominate the foreground, while a crowd of figures and buildings fill the rest of the composition, highlighting the energy and chaos of modern urban life. The painting is characteristic of Kirchner's style, known for its angular forms, exaggerated perspectives, and vibrant use of color. "Nollendorfplatz" showcases Kirchner's fascination with the anonymity and alienation of modern life in the early 20th century, a theme that resonated deeply with his contemporaries.