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Coastal Landscape on Fehmarn

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1913

oil

canvas

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Early Modern Landscape

Dominant colour

Coastal Landscape on Fehmarn is a 1913 oil by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1913
Where can I see it?: Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a mix of green and brown colors. In the foreground, there are grassy areas with some red accents. The middle ground features a body of water, possibly a lake or sea, with a few boats on it. The background is dominated by a gray sky with some white clouds. A notable detail in this painting is the use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to depict the natural scenery. The artist's style gives the scene a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.