The Last Night (1914) by Oskar Kokoschka

The Last Night - Oskar Kokoschka - 1914

Artwork Information

TitleThe Last Night
ArtistOskar Kokoschka
Date1914
Art MovementExpressionism

About The Last Night

“The Last Night,” crafted by the artist Oskar Kokoschka in 1914, emerges from the Expressionist art movement as a poignant illustration. It forms a part of the series “O Eternity – Thou Word of Thunder (Bach Cantata).”

The artwork employs a monochromatic palette with stark, dynamic lines that infuse the scene with intensity and emotion. The depiction features two central figures rendered in a state of distress and contemplation, set against a tumultuous background. The expressive distortions of the figures’ forms and faces are characteristic of Kokoschka’s intent to convey profound psychological and emotional depth. The background merges a sense of chaos with a radiant focal point, suggesting themes of existential anxiety and transcendence. The composition, therefore, not only aligns with the core principles of Expressionism but also elevates the narrative to a plane of dramatic introspection and spiritual reflection.

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