The artwork titled “Der Belle Alliance Platz in Berlin,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1914, is an oil painting on canvas. It is a representation of the Expressionism art movement and belongs to the cityscape genre. The dimensions of this painting are 200 by 150 centimeters.
The artwork presents a vivid depiction of Belle Alliance Platz in Berlin, characterized by a dynamic interplay of color and form typical of Expressionist aesthetics. The scene showcases a central monument flanked by tall buildings and an array of trees, with numerous figures depicted in silhouette, conveying a sense of movement and urban life. The use of bold, contrasting colors and strong lines emphasizes the expressive nature of the scene, capturing the bustling energy and architectural distinctiveness of early 20th-century Berlin. The exaggerated, almost abstract style demonstrates Kirchner’s distinctive approach to capturing the emotional experience of city life.
