Sitzende Bäuerin (1922)
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"Sitzende Bäuerin" (Seated Peasant Woman) is a captivating etching by the German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1922. This artwork offers a profound insight into Kirchner's fascination with the candid and raw depictions of rural life. The peasant woman, seated and enveloped in traditional attire, serves as the focal point of this composition. Her expression is intense and contemplative, possibly reflecting the hardships of rural existence or her deep-rooted connection to the land.The background features abstracted, angular lines representing the rugged terrain typical of the alpine scenery where Kirchner often found inspiration. These sharp lines not only heighten the emotional intensity of the piece but also echo the stylistic elements of German Expressionism, characterized by vivid expressiveness and emotional resonance.A small group of figures can be seen in the lower left corner of the etching, suggesting a communal or family aspect, which is a common theme in rural settings. In "Sitzende Bäuerin," Kirchner masterfully blends raw emotional depth with a stark stylistic approach, capturing the essence of peasant life through the lens of Expressionism.
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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880–1938) was one of the most important German Expressionist painters. He was a co-founder of Die Brücke, a group of German expressionist artists formed in Dresden in 1905. Die Brücke and Kirchner took inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh and Edvard Munch, as well as African and Oceanic art. They used woodblock printing as a medium to showcase their signature style: flat, unrealistic images with vivid colors. The recurring themes in Kirchner's artworks included exotic cultures, faraway landscapes, self-portraits, dancers and Berlin street life. His paintings and prints effectively portrayed non-European cultures despite the fact that he never traveled outside of Europe.