Der Belle Alliance Platz in Berlin 1914

"Der Belle Alliance Platz in Berlin" (1914) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) is an expressive depiction of a public square in Berlin. Kirchner, a key figure in the German Expressionist movement, utilizes bold colors and angular forms to capture the energy of the urban scene. The painting's vibrant yellow ground, contrasted with the sharp lines of the buildings and figures, creates a sense of dynamism. The distorted perspectives and flattened space reflect the artist's fascination with the modern metropolis and its impact on the human experience.