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Bay on the Coast of Fehmarn

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1913

oil

canvas

From the collection of Städel Museum

Early Modern Landscape

Dominant colour

Bay on the Coast of Fehmarn is a 1913 oil by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1913
Where can I see it?: Städel Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene bay on the coast of Fehmarn, with a small boat in the foreground. The water is a soft blue, and the surrounding landscape is a mix of greens and browns. In the background, there are trees and hills that slope down to the water's edge. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The colors are muted, but they still evoke a sense of warmth and tranquility. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.