{"product_id":"rising-moon-karl-schmidt-rottluff","title":"Rising Moon - Karl Schmidt-Rottluff","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of German Expressionism, this work by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff uses bold colours and angular forms to create an atmospheric scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKarl Schmidt-Rottluff, a founding member of the Die Brücke group, produced this work during a period when German Expressionism sought to move beyond objective representation. The painting prioritises subjective emotional response over naturalistic detail. The composition is dominated by bold, non-naturalistic colour choices, where deep blues and ochres define the structural elements of the architecture and the surrounding terrain.\n\nThe moon, rendered as a stark, circular form, sits against a dark, atmospheric sky. Its placement creates a sense of tension with the angular, geometric forms of the building below. Schmidt-Rottluff employs heavy, visible brushwork, which adds a tactile quality to the surface of the canvas. This technique directs the viewer's attention to the physical act of painting, rather than the illusion of a scene. The architecture is simplified into sharp, triangular shapes, reflecting the artist's interest in woodcut aesthetics, a medium in which he was highly proficient.\n\nIn this piece, the contrast between the warm, glowing moon and the cool, shadowed ground creates a distinct visual rhythm. The figure in the foreground is reduced to a dark, almost abstract silhouette, further emphasising the mood of the scene. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Schmidt-Rottluff focuses on the interplay of light and shadow, using colour to convey a specific psychological state. The work is characteristic of the artist's output during the early 1910s, a time when he was experimenting with the expressive potential of simplified forms and high-contrast palettes. This print captures the raw energy and directness of the original oil painting, preserving the texture and the intensity of the artist's application.\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\/blumen-auf-weiss-zyklamen-und-hyazinthe-gabriele-munter\" 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;\"\u003eBlumen auf Weiß (Zyklamen und Hyazinthe) - Gabriele Münter — Gabriele Münter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karl Schmidt-Rottluff","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933121716559,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933121913167,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933121945935,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rising-Moon_Poster_CompositorV1_1781569684871.jpg?v=1781573442","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/rising-moon-karl-schmidt-rottluff","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}