“The artwork, titled ‘Equestrienne’ and created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1909, is a representation from the Expressionism movement. The genre painting measures 37.3 by 48 cm.
In the artwork, one can observe a bold and dynamic composition, characteristic of Kirchner’s Expressionist style. It features a simplified, almost silhouetted form of a horse and a rider set against an abstract, textured background. The intense contrasting use of black and beige accentuates the dramatic aesthetic and the emotional intensity that is a hallmark of the Expressionist movement. The figures are rendered with minimal detail, focusing instead on stark lines and shapes that convey a sense of movement and spontaneity. This artwork exemplifies Kirchner’s adeptness at capturing the essence of his subjects through expressive brushwork and stark contrasts.”
