The artwork “Tram and Rail,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1914, is an oil painting on canvas. Measuring 71 by 81 cm, the piece is a cityscape rendered in the Expressionist art movement.
The artwork portrays a vibrant urban scene dominated by the intersecting lines of tram and railway tracks. Bold, dynamic brushstrokes and a vivid color palette convey the energetic and rhythmic essence of metropolitan life. The angular forms and tilted perspectives are characteristic of Expressionism, imbuing the cityscape with a sense of movement and urgency. The buildings are illustrated with sharp lines and contrasting hues, while the tram and rail invoke the era’s industrial progress. The painting captures the bustling atmosphere of early 20th-century urbanity, reflecting Kirchner’s unique ability to blend realism with emotional depth.
