Created:
Movement:
1926
Expressionism
key Notes:
Expressionist portraiture, vibrant color palette.
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Dimensions:
39 3/8 x 31 1/4 in. (100 x 79.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Alfred Döblin," painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1921, is a portrait of the influential German writer known for his modernist works, particularly "Berlin Alexanderplatz." This painting exemplifies Kirchner's expressionist style, characterized by bold colors and dynamic brushwork, reflecting both the psychological depth of the subject and the tumultuous cultural landscape of post-World War I Germany.

Description of the work:

"Alfred Döblin," painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1921, features a dynamic composition characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid color palette that reflects the artist's Fauvist influences. The portrait captures the writer Alfred Döblin with a fragmented form and exaggerated features, emphasizing emotional intensity and the psychological depth of the subject.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Alfred Döblin