“Lützowufer (Banks of the Canal) at the Morning” is a cityscape artwork created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1929. Executed in oil on canvas, this work measures 72.4 x 91.4 cm and falls under the Expressionism movement. Housed in a private collection, the artwork vividly captures an urban scene with pronounced emotional expression and distinctive aesthetic elements.
The artwork showcases a dynamic interplay of colors and forms, characteristic of Expressionism. Dominated by bold greens and shades of pink, the composition presents a canal scene, possibly featuring a bridge, trees, human figures, and a boat, all rendered in an abstract and almost dreamlike manner. The use of strong, curving lines and contrasting hues creates a sense of movement and fluidity, drawing the viewer’s eye across the painting. The simplified human forms and stylized nature elements embody the expressive quality of Kirchner’s work, conveying a unique atmospheric depiction of the morning cityscape.
