View of Basel and the Rhine (1927 – 1928) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

View of Basel and the Rhine - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1927 - 1928

Artwork Information

TitleView of Basel and the Rhine
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1927 - 1928
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions119.9 x 201 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationSaint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, MO, US

About View of Basel and the Rhine

“View of Basel and the Rhine,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner between 1927 and 1928, is an oil on canvas artwork that exemplifies the Expressionism movement. This cityscape, measuring 119.9 by 201 centimeters, is currently housed at the Saint Louis Art Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

In the artwork, Kirchner portrays a vibrant and somewhat abstract view of the city of Basel and the Rhine River. Buildings of varying colors and architectural styles populate the backdrop, casting an energetic, bustling atmosphere over the scene. The river flows prominently in the middle ground, its movement suggested by bold, swirling brushstrokes. In the foreground, several figures, including a pair walking together and another figure accompanied by a dog, animate the scene, adding a human element to the urban landscape. The artist’s use of intense colors and dynamic forms is a hallmark of Expressionism, aiming to evoke the emotional experience of the city rather than a realistic depiction.

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