The artwork, titled “Coast of Fehmarn,” is a landscape painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, an eminent figure in the Expressionism art movement. This piece is characteristic of the Expressionist genre, which often emphasizes vivid colors and intense emotional expression.
In “Coast of Fehmarn,” Kirchner employs bold and dynamic brushstrokes to capture the rugged coastal scene. The painting features a winding path that leads the viewer’s eye along the coastline, bordered by dense vegetation to the left. The landscape is punctuated by large boulders in the water, which reflect shades of blue and green, creating a sense of movement and depth. The foliage and cliffs in the background are rendered with exaggerated, almost abstract forms, and vibrant hues. The use of color and form in the painting is expressive, reflecting Kirchner’s intent to convey emotional resonance rather than mere representation of the physical landscape.
