Die Brucke Collection (page 3)
Die Brücke was a German expressionist art movement founded in Dresden in 1905
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Die Brücke was a German expressionist art movement founded in Dresden in 1905. Led by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, the group sought to break away from traditional artistic conventions and explore new forms of self-expression. One of their notable works is "Villa in Dresden, " painted in 1910. This oil on canvas piece showcases the vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes that became characteristic of Die Brücke artists. It depicts a picturesque villa surrounded by lush greenery, capturing the tranquility and beauty of the landscape. Another powerful artwork is "Artillerymen in the Shower" from 1915. This oil on canvas painting portrays soldiers cleaning themselves after battle, revealing the rawness and vulnerability amidst wartime chaos. "The Nurse, " created between 1917-18, captures an intimate moment between a nurse and her patient. The artist's skilled use of color and texture conveys both tenderness and melancholy. In "The Pair, " created around 1907 using pen, brush, and India ink on paper, Kirchner explores human relationships through simplified yet expressive lines. Kirchner's charcoal drawing titled "Sam the Negro (verso); Sam der Neger (verso)" from c. 1905 reflects his interest in portraying diverse individuals within society. "Young Couple in the Bathroom (verso); Junges Paar beim Bad (verso)" executed with black wax crayon and charcoal on buff paper between 1923-1925 offers an intriguing glimpse into private moments shared by lovers. "Nackter Jungling und Madchen am Strand" painted in 1913 presents youthfulness against nature's backdrop with vibrant colors highlighting freedom and joyous energy at play. "Wrestlers in a Circus" completed in 1909 showcases muscular figures engaged in physical combat while conveying emotions such as strength, tension, or even pain through dynamic brushwork.