The artwork titled “Railway Underpass in Dresden” was created by the artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, with the noted timeframe of 1910 to 1926. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of cityscapes. It is currently housed at the Galerie Neue Meister in Dresden, Germany.
The artwork showcases a city scene dominated by bold, vibrant colors and dynamic lines, characteristic of Kirchner’s expressionist style. The perspective captures the underpass structure prominently in the foreground, where one can observe its architectural intricacies. The scene transitions into a view of the street, where a few figures move about, giving a sense of daily urban activity. The buildings in the background are depicted with exaggerated forms and intense hues, invoking a vivid yet somewhat distorted urban landscape teeming with energy. The sky is painted in a rich, deep hue, contrasting strikingly with the illuminated windows and the scattered patches of greenery, creating a compelling interplay of colors and shapes throughout the composition.
