The artwork titled “Gasometer in Schöneberg” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in the year 1912. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is a cityscape genre piece. Measuring 45.6 x 33.5 cm, this portrayal exemplifies the distinct characteristics of its era and movement.
The artwork presents a vivid, dynamic city scene, dominated by strong, bold lines that contour the various structural elements within the image. The gasometer, a substantial cylindrical industrial structure, appears central in the scene, framed by other urban elements such as buildings and railway tracks. The lines create a rhythmic flow that guides the observer’s gaze through the composition, suggesting motion and the bustling energy of urban life. The use of hatchings and textural details further emphasizes the expressive style characteristic of Kirchner’s work, with certain elements stylized to amplify emotional intensity over realistic depiction. The juxtaposition of architectural forms and organic plant shapes contributes to a sense of tension between human-made environments and nature.