The artwork titled “Design for the Banquet Hall in Essen,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner between 1932 and 1933, is a vibrant representation in pen and watercolor, measuring 29.5 x 16 cm. This piece, an example of Expressionism, falls under the genre of genre painting and is currently housed at the Folkwang Museum in Essen, Germany.
The artwork portrays two abstract, elongated figures dancing with expressive, sweeping lines, capturing a sense of movement and energy. One figure is rendered in shades of pink and red, while the other is depicted in cooler tones of blue and purple. A multicolored arch, reminiscent of a rainbow, spans the backdrop, adding to the composition’s dynamism. The use of fluid, bold brushstrokes and a vivid palette typical of Kirchner’s expressionist style conveys an emotional intensity and an almost rhythmic harmony within the scene.