Who painted View from the Window?

View from the Window was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1914.

Where can I see View from the Window?

View from the Window is held by Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Can I buy a print of View from the Window?

Museum-quality prints of View from the Window are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View from the Window

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1914

View from the Window is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

About this work

Overview

View from the Window is a 1914 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of early 20th-century Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an urban scene, featuring a bridge and tall buildings with steep roofs, set in a predominantly yellow and green color palette. The empty street contains scattered objects, possibly trash cans or boxes, adding to the scene's sense of desolation.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's use of bold, vibrant colors and distorted forms reflects his Expressionist style, characteristic of his work with the Die Brücke artists group.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.

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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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