Der Sämann 1905

"Der Sämann" (The Sower), a 1905 charcoal drawing by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, depicts a solitary figure in the act of sowing seeds. Kirchner's bold, angular lines and use of heavy black contours create a sense of urgency and intensity, characteristic of his work during this period. The sower's figure is elongated and distorted, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing the raw energy of human action, rather than realistic representation. The stark contrast between black and white emphasizes the figure's isolation and the drama of the scene.