Who painted The Living Room?

The Living Room was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1923.

Where can I see The Living Room?

The Living Room is held by Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Artwork

The Living Room

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1923

The Living Room is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

About this work

Overview

The Living Room is a 1923 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of early 20th-century Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene domestic scene: a man reads on the left, while a woman sits on the right, accompanied by a black cat, amidst warm, vibrant colors.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, the work exemplifies Kirchner's Expressionist style, achieved through the use of oil paint.

History & Provenance

The Living Room is part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection, reflecting Kirchner's significant contribution to modern art through his involvement with the Die Brücke group.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.

Museum

Hamburger Kunsthalle

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