The artwork titled “Return of the Animals,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a vibrant, surreal landscape composed of distinct, rich colors and bold lines. It features a village nestled amidst imposing, red-hued mountains under a dramatic sky marked by rolling clouds. The village is populated with animals returning, as the title suggests, likely to their homes or pastures. The structures within the village are rendered in dark blues and purples, creating a stark contrast against the surrounding natural elements. The scene captures an atmosphere of harmony and unison between the villagers and the returning animals, emphasizing a dynamic, emotional connection with nature characteristic of the Expressionist movement.