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Cover of the Fourth Yearbook of the Artist Group the Brucke

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1909

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Cover of the Fourth Yearbook of the Artist Group the Brucke is a 1909 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1909
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This red poster looks rough and bold. The top shows the word "BRÜCKE" in big, uneven letters. Below, there’s a block of three smaller images—two look like people playing musical instruments, and one is a face with a hat. The background is a grainy red texture, like wood. At the bottom, the names "Schmidt-Rottluff" and "Kirchner" are printed in a simple style. The whole thing feels handmade, like someone carved it out of wood. The red color stands out against the white paper, making it look strong and simple. If you like this style, check out woodcut next.