The artwork titled “Archers” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner between the years 1935 and 1937. Rendered using oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and spans dimensions of 195 by 150 centimeters. “Archers” is classified under the genre painting category.
In the artwork, Kirchner employs a vibrant and exaggerated color palette to depict three figures engaged in archery. Two figures are depicted aiming and preparing to shoot their arrows, while the third figure is holding additional arrows, seemingly in a position to assist. The background is characterized by a luminous, almost surreal landscape, featuring stylized trees and a target in the distance. The exaggerated lines and bold use of colors are reflective of the Expressionist style, emphasizing emotional experience over realistic representation. The figures’ poses and the tension in their stances convey a sense of concentrated focus and dynamic movement, encapsulating the intense, expressive energy typical of Kirchner’s works.
