Still Life with Jug and African Bowl

Kirchner employs characteristic Expressionist techniques: bold, expressive brushstrokes and a muted palette dominated by shades of brown and beige. The oil paint’s rich texture is accentuated by the visible brushwork, imbuing the scene with dynamic energy.

Created in 1912, the painting predates the significant disruptions in Kirchner’s career, including war-related health issues and the Nazi regime’s later condemnation of his work as 'degenerate.' The current location and ownership of the painting are not specified.

Produced during Kirchner’s active involvement with Die Brücke, a group he co-founded, the painting reflects the collective’s emphasis on emotional intensity and experimentation with form and color. It stands as a representative work of the early 20th-century German Expressionist movement.