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Woodcutter - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
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£25.20 GBP
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£25.20 GBP
Regular price
£28.00 GBP
Archival giclée
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Description
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's 'Woodcutter' presents a nude figure carrying timber through an abstracted forest. The German Expressionist's bold colour palette and simplified forms create a powerful, emotive image.
This oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner depicts a nude male figure carrying a large, roughly hewn piece of red wood on his shoulders. The figure stands in what appears to be a forest, rendered in a simplified, almost abstract manner. The colour palette is bold and unconventional, with pink, purple, and green used to represent the trees and foliage. The man's skin is painted in shades of orange and yellow, with minimal shading to define his musculature. His head is slightly bowed, and his eyes are closed, giving him a contemplative or weary expression. The composition is somewhat flattened, with the background elements appearing almost as vertical planes behind the figure. Kirchner was a German Expressionist painter and printmaker and a founding member of the group Die Brücke (The Bridge). His work is characterised by its emotional intensity, distorted forms, and use of non-naturalistic colour. He sought to capture the raw, unfiltered experience of modern life, often focusing on themes of alienation, urban decay, and psychological turmoil. This painting, while depicting a traditional subject, reflects Kirchner's distinctive style through its bold colour choices and simplified forms.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Woodcutter - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Regular price
From £25.20 GBP
Sale price
From £25.20 GBP
Regular price
£28.00 GBP
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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Artist Biography
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Imagine a respectable art professor leading a double life as a bohemian revolutionary. That was Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Though he initially pursued architecture, Kirchner's true calling lay in the raw, unfiltered emotion of Expressionism. He co-founded Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, a group of artists who sought to bridge the gap between traditional art and the modern experience, embracing bold colours and jarring perspectives to convey the anxieties of a rapidly changing world.
Kirchner's art is characterised by its emotional intensity and deliberately crude style. He wasn't interested in pretty pictures; he wanted to expose the psychological truths beneath the surface. Works like 'Girl with Cat (Franzi)' and 'The Café' capture the alienation and unease of urban life, with their jagged lines and clashing colours reflecting the inner turmoil of his subjects. His nudes, such as 'Reclining Nude (Isabella)', possess a raw sensuality, far removed from classical ideals of beauty.
Today, Kirchner's art resonates with collectors who appreciate its unflinching honesty and powerful emotional impact. His willingness to confront the darker aspects of the human condition paved the way for future generations of artists. Owning a Kirchner print is not just about possessing a beautiful object; it's about engaging with a vital and enduring expression of the modern human experience.
Kirchner's art is characterised by its emotional intensity and deliberately crude style. He wasn't interested in pretty pictures; he wanted to expose the psychological truths beneath the surface. Works like 'Girl with Cat (Franzi)' and 'The Café' capture the alienation and unease of urban life, with their jagged lines and clashing colours reflecting the inner turmoil of his subjects. His nudes, such as 'Reclining Nude (Isabella)', possess a raw sensuality, far removed from classical ideals of beauty.
Today, Kirchner's art resonates with collectors who appreciate its unflinching honesty and powerful emotional impact. His willingness to confront the darker aspects of the human condition paved the way for future generations of artists. Owning a Kirchner print is not just about possessing a beautiful object; it's about engaging with a vital and enduring expression of the modern human experience.
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