Who painted Alpine Pasture?

Alpine Pasture was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1918.

Where can I see Alpine Pasture?

Alpine Pasture is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Alpine Pasture?

Museum-quality prints of Alpine Pasture are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Alpine Pasture

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1918

Alpine Pasture is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Handdruck; lower left in graphite: EL Kirchner; lower right verso by later hand in graphite: 277; A 6S133

About this work

Overview

Alpine Pasture is a 1918 woodcut print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of Expressionism. The work is a black print on woodcut, showcasing Kirchner's skill in printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a mountainous landscape with small buildings in the foreground, conveying a sense of the natural world's power and the relative insignificance of human habitation.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's use of bold lines and textures creates a dynamic, energetic image. The black color and woodcut technique contribute to the work's expressive and textured quality, characteristic of Expressionist visual language.

History & Provenance

Created in 1918, Alpine Pasture reflects Kirchner's ongoing engagement with printmaking as a means of artistic expression, a practice he developed as a founding member of the influential group Die Brücke.