Hallesches Tor, Berlin (1913) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Hallesches Tor, Berlin - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1913

Artwork Information

TitleHallesches Tor, Berlin
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1913
Art MovementExpressionism

About Hallesches Tor, Berlin

The artwork titled “Hallesches Tor, Berlin,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1913, is a representation within the Expressionism art movement and falls under the cityscape genre.

In the artwork, a dynamic and bustling urban scene is depicted with a vivid and emotional palette characteristic of Expressionism. The center of the composition is dominated by an elevated railway bridge with a red train traversing it. Below, the viaduct supports stretch over a body of water, leading to an archway. The architecture of the surrounding buildings is rendered in a distorted, angular style, emphasizing the intensity and vibrant energy of the city. The scene is crowned by tall, stylized palm-like structures on the bridge pillars, adding a surreal touch to the urban landscape. The brushwork is bold, and the colors are intense, contributing to the overall sense of movement and dynamism in the urban environment.

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