The artwork “Street in the Rain” by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1926, is a notable piece belonging to the Expressionism art movement. It is a genre painting with dimensions of 22.8 by 17.4 cm.
In this artwork, Kirchner employs stark black and white contrasts to depict a bustling urban street scene under the rain. People dressed in dark clothing are shown walking with umbrellas amidst buildings and an automobile, which are outlined with bold, simplified lines. The buildings feature signboards with text, enhancing the sense of city life. The composition captures the dynamic movement and the somber mood of a rainy urban environment, reflecting the distinctive style of the Expressionism movement. The figures appear elongated and abstract, embodying the emotional intensity characteristic of Kirchner’s work.
