Who painted Goats and Clouds?

Goats and Clouds was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1919.

Where can I see Goats and Clouds?

Goats and Clouds is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Goats and Clouds?

Museum-quality prints of Goats and Clouds are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Goats and Clouds

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1919

Goats and Clouds is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:bottom left by later hand in graphite: Sch II 245 III; bottom left verso by later hand in graphite: 19115; 6738; lower left verso by later hand in graphite: K 9021; III=Sch 245 III; lower right verso by later hand in graphite: 86y8

About this work

Overview

Goats and Clouds is an etching created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1919. It exemplifies his work as a printmaker and his association with the Expressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts two goats beneath a tree, set against a sky with undulating clouds. The simple, expressive rendering of the goats conveys a sense of vitality, while the swirling clouds add to the overall emotional intensity of the scene.

Technique & Style

Kirchner employed the etching technique, allowing ink to fill the plate's grooves and produce dark lines on a light background. This method yields a drawing that is both spontaneous and precise, characteristic of his expressive style.