Who painted Alpine Pasture?

Alpine Pasture was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1918.

Where can I see Alpine Pasture?

Alpine Pasture is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Alpine Pasture

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1918

Alpine Pasture is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Alpine Pasture is a 1918 woodcut print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of Expressionism. The work is a black print on woodcut, showcasing Kirchner's skill in printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a mountainous landscape with small buildings in the foreground, conveying a sense of the natural world's power and the relative insignificance of human habitation.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's use of bold lines and textures creates a dynamic, energetic image. The black color and woodcut technique contribute to the work's expressive and textured quality, characteristic of Expressionist visual language.

History & Provenance

Created in 1918, Alpine Pasture reflects Kirchner's ongoing engagement with printmaking as a means of artistic expression, a practice he developed as a founding member of the influential group Die Brücke.