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From the Apocalypse

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1936

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

From the Apocalypse is a 1936 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1936
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic scene with many figures. The figures are drawn in black lines and appear to be in motion. The background is a light color. The scene seems to depict a dramatic event, possibly a battle or a natural disaster. The figures are scattered across the canvas, some of them falling or running. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and confusion. The painting is an etching by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1936. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.