{"product_id":"head-of-a-shepherd-ernst-ludwig-kirchner","title":"Head of a Shepherd - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut portrait by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner depicts a shepherd in a mountainous setting. The stark black and white composition and angular lines convey a sense of emotional intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErnst Ludwig Kirchner, a German Expressionist painter and printmaker, was a founder of the artist group Die Brücke ('The Bridge'). His work often explored themes of alienation, urban life, and the psychological impact of modern society. Kirchner's style is characterised by its bold colours, angular forms, and raw emotional intensity. He sought to capture the subjective experience of the world, rather than simply representing its outward appearance. His work is held in major museum collections worldwide. 'Head of a Shepherd' is a striking woodcut portrait, rendered in stark black and white. The shepherd's face, with its deep-set eyes and lined forehead, conveys a sense of weariness. The background depicts a mountainous region with small houses, perhaps representing the shepherd's home. The composition is dominated by the shepherd's head, which fills much of the frame. The woodcut technique, with its rough, angular lines, adds to the overall sense of intensity and emotional rawness. The shepherd holds a calf, its head tilted towards the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-front-of-the-hat-shop-woman-with-red-jacket-and-child-august-macke\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn Front of the Hat Shop (Woman with Red Jacket and Child) - August Macke — August Macke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ernst Ludwig Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57714676465999,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57714700812623,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57714700845391,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57714700878159,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57714700910927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Head-of-a-Shepherd_Poster_CompositorV1_1778984045163.jpg?v=1779014050","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/head-of-a-shepherd-ernst-ludwig-kirchner","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}