The artwork titled “Women on the Street” by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1915, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Expressionism movement. It is a genre painting that measures 126 x 90 cm and is currently housed in the Von der Heydt Museum in Wuppertal, Germany.
The artwork depicts a dynamic and somewhat turbulent street scene, characterized by its bold, angular lines and vivid colors. Central to the composition are three women, whose elongated forms and exaggerated features evoke a sense of movement and unease. Their attire, suggestive of early 20th-century fashion, contrasts sharply with the abstract, almost chaotic background populated by indistinct figures. The artist’s use of stark contrasts and powerful brushstrokes enhances the emotional intensity and visual impact of the scene, a hallmark of the Expressionist style.
