Alter Bauer (Original Title) 1919

"Alter Bauer" (Old Peasant) is a 1919 lithograph by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The work depicts a seated, elderly man with a prominent beard, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and holding a glass in his hand. Kirchner's characteristic angular lines and bold contrasts of light and dark create a powerful and emotive portrait. The graphic style, influenced by both woodcuts and traditional portraiture, highlights the artist's interest in the human condition and the realities of rural life. "Alter Bauer" is a powerful and poignant example of Kirchner's artistic expression, a testament to the artist's ability to capture both the physical and emotional essence of his subjects. The work is currently located in the Städel Museum.