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Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1909

Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer), by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, ink, 1909
Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer), by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, ink, 1909

Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer) is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower left in blue crayon: 138; lower left in graphite: SchI 738II; in unknown hand, lower right in graphite: 1909; lower left verso in graphite: K9454 262 (circled) C944

About this work

Overview

Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment is a 1909 print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created using drypoint with tonal etching on blotting paper. It exemplifies Kirchner's work as a key figure in the Die Brücke group, influential in early 20th-century Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bridge scene with pedestrians, set against a lighter background with surrounding buildings and trees. The urban landscape is rendered in a simplified, bold manner, emphasizing emotional intensity over representational accuracy.

Technique & Style

Kirchner employed drypoint and tonal etching techniques to achieve a textured, rough quality. The style is characterized by bold lines and simple shapes, reflecting the Expressionist movement's departure from traditional representation.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Artist

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer)?

Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer) was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1909.

Where can I see Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer)?

Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer) is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer)?

Museum-quality prints of Bridge on Crown Prince Embankment (Brucke am Kronprinzenufer) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.