Who painted Mountain Landscape with Fir Trees?

Mountain Landscape with Fir Trees was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1918.

Where can I see Mountain Landscape with Fir Trees?

Mountain Landscape with Fir Trees is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Mountain Landscape with Fir Trees

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1918

Mountain Landscape with Fir Trees is a drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mountain Landscape with Fir Trees is a drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created while he was recovering in a sanitarium near Davos, Switzerland.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a steep mountainside with fir trees, their dark shapes evoking a sense of raw emotion. The alpine landscape served as a metaphor for Kirchner's spiritual regeneration following a mental and physical breakdown.

Technique & Style

Kirchner used black ink and graphite to create the drawing, employing vigorous, expressive marks that imbue the scene with energy. The technique, akin to impasto, involves layered applications of ink and graphite, resulting in a textured, dynamic representation.

Context

Kirchner's subjective viewpoint, from within the mountain range, reflects his introspective state during his recovery. The drawing is characterized by hurried, rough lines that convey his emotional turmoil.