“Railways in the Taunus” is an oil painting on canvas by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1916. The artwork, belonging to the Expressionism movement, measures 70 by 61 cm and is a cityscape genre piece currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a dynamic and abstract portrayal of railway lines weaving through the Taunus region. The composition consists of bold, sweeping brushstrokes and vibrant colors, characteristic of Kirchner’s expressive style. Curving forms suggest the movement and fluidity of the railways, contrasted with sharp angles and color blocks that evoke the surrounding landscape and structures. The use of intense hues and energetic lines infuses the scene with a sense of motion and vitality, capturing the industrial modernity of early 20th-century Germany.