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River Landscape with Crane and Barges

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1927

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Landscape

Dominant colour

River Landscape with Crane and Barges is a 1927 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1927
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a river landscape with a crane and barges. The scene is depicted in a bold, graphic style, with the crane and barges rendered in black and orange against a green background. The artist has used a color woodcut technique to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. The painting is quite small, and the artist has used a limited color palette to create a sense of simplicity and clarity. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, with the crane and barges seeming to float gently on the surface of the water. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.