Equestrienne - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
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A woodcut print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 'Equestrienne' depicts a woman riding a horse in a simplified, Expressionist style. The stark contrast and rough texture create a dramatic and immediate visual impact.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German Expressionist painter and printmaker, was a founding member of the artists group Die Brücke (The Bridge). His work often explored themes of urban life, alienation, and the human figure, rendered in a style characterised by distorted forms and jarring colours. Kirchner aimed to convey raw emotion and psychological intensity through his art. He suffered from mental health issues and substance abuse, which contributed to the angst and unease present in many of his works. In 1937, his art was declared "degenerate" by the Nazi regime, leading to the destruction of many of his pieces. He committed suicide in 1938. 'Equestrienne' is a woodcut print featuring a woman riding a horse. The composition is dominated by the large, dark silhouette of the horse and rider, set against a background of horizontal lines. The figures are rendered in a simplified, almost crude manner, typical of Kirchner's Expressionist style. The stark contrast between the black ink and the off-white paper creates a sense of drama and tension. The rough texture of the woodcut adds to the overall feeling of rawness and immediacy.
Equestrienne - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
founding Die Brucke with architecture students, painting Berlin's streets with angular fury, and dying after the Nazis condemned his work
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