{"product_id":"trees-ernst-ludwig-kirchner","title":"Trees - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1913 colour lithograph by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner featuring angular figures beneath stylised trees. This German Expressionist print uses a bold palette of blue and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eErnst Ludwig Kirchner produced this colour lithograph in 1913. It dates from his time in Berlin. This period marked a shift in German Expressionism as members of Die Brücke moved from Dresden to the capital. The print depicts three figures beneath stylised trees. Kirchner used jagged lines and simplified forms to create the scene. The work reflects the tension and energy of his Berlin years.\n\nThe composition uses a palette of blue, brown, and pale green. Kirchner applied these colours in flat areas to create depth without traditional perspective. The figures appear as angular silhouettes. This approach shows the artist's interest in non-Western art and woodcarving. The abstraction focuses on the emotional state of the subjects. The trees are not realistic depictions. Instead, they are sharp, pointed shapes that dominate the upper half of the frame.\n\nKirchner was an experimental printmaker. He often printed his own work instead of using professional shops. This allowed him to control the ink and pressure for each impression. This work is recorded in the catalogue by Gustav Schiefler. The reference number is visible in the lower margin. The print shows the artist's attempt to find a direct and primitive form of expression in the modern world.\n\nThe blue background suggests a sky or distant water. It contrasts with the heavy brown of the tree trunks and the pale green of the foreground. The figures are integrated into the environment through their shared angularity. Kirchner's use of lithography here mimics the blocky texture of a woodcut. This technique was common among Die Brücke artists who sought a raw and unrefined aesthetic. The resulting image depicts the relationship between humanity and nature through a modern lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/walking-in-the-park-august-macke\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWalking in the Park - August Macke — August Macke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ernst Ludwig Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869444710735,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869504938319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869504971087,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/trees-ernst-ludwig-kirchner","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}