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Street Dresden

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1908

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Street Dresden is a 1908 oil by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1908
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a busy street scene in Dresden, with people walking in different directions. The artist used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to capture the energy of the city. In the foreground, a woman in a yellow shirt and blue skirt stands out, while others are dressed in dark colors. The background is a blur of buildings and streets, with a few trees and streetlights visible. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and techniques, you might want to look up the Museum of Modern Art, which holds this painting in its collection.