Artwork
Cafe
Cafe is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Cafe is a 1928 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German expressionist artist and founding member of the Die Brücke group.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a hat and striped dress sitting at a cafe table, surrounded by other patrons visible through a window. The scene conveys the lively atmosphere of a bustling cafe.
Technique & Style
Kirchner's bold brushstrokes and vivid color palette, featuring blues, greens, and yellows, create a dynamic and energetic effect. The expressive application of paint captures the movement and vibrancy of the cafe scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Detroit Institute of Arts. Kirchner's work was later suppressed by the Nazis, who labeled his art 'degenerate' in 1933, resulting in the loss of many of his pieces.
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Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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