“Traber Team” by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1930 using oil on canvas, is a notable work in the Cubism movement. With its dimensions measuring 80 x 90 cm, this genre painting exemplifies an abstract representation using bold lines and simplified forms.
The artwork features two horses, rendered in a highly stylized manner typical of Cubism. The horses, depicted with vibrant colors such as white and blue, are outlined with strong black lines, creating a dynamic and rhythmic composition. The background includes abstract shapes in shades of green, red, and blue, providing a sense of depth and movement. The use of geometrical shapes and the fragmented portrayal of forms give the painting a modernist and expressive quality, reflecting Kirchner’s distinctive style within the Cubist movement. The composition achieves a sense of action and dynamism, emphasizing the interaction between the horses and the surrounding elements.