Bathers under Trees 1914

"Bathers under Trees" is a woodcut by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1914. The artwork depicts figures in a landscape, with stylized, angular forms and bold, contrasting black and white tones characteristic of the Expressionist style. Kirchner’s woodcut portrays the human figure in an intensely subjective and emotional manner, capturing the essence of his artistic vision. The scene evokes a sense of isolation and unease, reflecting the anxieties of the period leading up to World War I.