Schlemihl in the Loneliness of his Room (1915) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Schlemihl in the Loneliness of his Room - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1915

Artwork Information

TitleSchlemihl in the Loneliness of his Room
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1915
Mediumwoodcut
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationKunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About Schlemihl in the Loneliness of his Room

The artwork titled “Schlemihl in the Loneliness of his Room,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1915, is a woodcut illustration that forms part of the Expressionism movement. This piece belongs to the genre of literary painting and is part of the series “Peter Schlemihls Wundersame Geschichte.” Currently, it is housed at the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland.

The artwork presents an evocative scene characterized by dramatic and distorted figural representation, typical of Expressionism. It depicts a solitary figure, presumably Schlemihl, standing in a room with a posture reflecting profound desolation and introspection. The use of bold, contrasting colors and exaggerated lines emphasizes the emotional intensity and inner turmoil of the character. Shadows and stark lighting create a sense of confinement within the space, further accentuating the theme of loneliness. The visual composition, enriched with highly stylized forms, aligns effectively with the narrative inspiration, conveying the existential plight of Schlemihl.

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