Scene at a Café c. 1926

"Scene at a Café" (c. 1926) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner is a quintessential example of German Expressionism. The painting captures the vibrancy and energy of urban life in the early 20th century, depicting figures in a café setting with bold colors and simplified forms. Kirchner's style is characterized by distorted figures and exaggerated features, reflecting the artist's anxieties about modern society. The painting's use of color is particularly striking, with bright hues and contrasting tones creating a sense of both excitement and unease.