View of Basel and the Rhine 1927 - 1928

"View of Basel and the Rhine" is a 1927-1928 painting by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The painting features a simplified, almost cartoonish view of the city of Basel, Switzerland, with the Rhine River running through the foreground. Bold, flat colors are used to depict the cityscape, with a focus on the bridge and a small group of figures walking along the riverbank. Kirchner's style, characterized by angular forms and vibrant colors, evokes a sense of the urban energy and modernity of the early 20th century. The painting's starkness and geometric shapes reflect Kirchner's fascination with the urban landscape and his desire to express the anxieties and alienation of modern life.