Who painted Harbor at Burgstaaken?

Harbor at Burgstaaken was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1913.

Where can I see Harbor at Burgstaaken?

Harbor at Burgstaaken is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Harbor at Burgstaaken?

Museum-quality prints of Harbor at Burgstaaken are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Harbor at Burgstaaken

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1913

Harbor at Burgstaaken is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: EL Kirchner; top right verso by later hand in graphite: Rottluff; left edge verso by later hand in purple pencil: 141; bottom left by later hand in graphite: K 9461; 9118

About this work

Overview

Harbor at Burgstaaken is an etching created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1913. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing a dynamic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a busy harbor with ships, buildings, and people, conveying a sense of chaos and energy through its crowded composition.

Technique & Style

Kirchner employed the etching technique, scratching ink into a metal plate to produce a print with a grainy texture and uneven ink distribution. The resulting image features jagged, overlapping lines that contribute to its restless atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Kirchner, a founding member of Die Brücke, created this work before his military service in World War I. The etching reflects his involvement with early 20th-century Expressionism.