Bahndamm Possibly 1906

"Bahndamm" (Embankment) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner is a watercolor painting depicting a scene of urban life in Germany. Created around 1906, the painting showcases Kirchner's distinctive style, characterized by angular figures and bold colors. The cityscape, with its prominent industrial buildings and smokestacks, reflects the rapid modernization of the era. The figures in the foreground, with their exaggerated features, add a sense of movement and energy to the composition, highlighting the theme of urban life and its constant flux. This work, now housed in the Städel Museum, is a prime example of Kirchner's expressionistic style, which captured the anxieties and dynamism of modern life in Germany.