Gasometer in Vorortbahn (1914 – 1920) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Gasometer in Vorortbahn - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1914 - 1920

Artwork Information

TitleGasometer in Vorortbahn
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1914 - 1920
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions70.5 x 60.5 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationStaatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany

About Gasometer in Vorortbahn

The artwork titled “Gasometer in Vorortbahn,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner between 1914 and 1920, is an expressionist oil painting on canvas measuring 70.5 x 60.5 cm. This cityscape is part of the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe’s collection in Karlsruhe, Germany.

The artwork portrays an urban scene with dynamic and bold brushstrokes typical of the Expressionist movement. Central to the composition is a winding railway curve, along which a locomotive is depicted, emphasizing movement and speed. The industrial gasometers, painted in a striking blue, dominate the right side of the canvas, their towering presence contrasted against the organic, swirling forms of greenery below. In the background, architectural structures with pointed roofs and emitting smoke further accentuate the industrial theme. Kirchner’s vibrant color palette and expressive style effectively capture the energetic atmosphere of the urban setting during this period.

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