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Peasant Couple in the Cottage, 1919 (woodcut on heavy blue wove paper)
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Peasant Couple in the Cottage, 1919 (woodcut on heavy blue wove paper)
988333 Peasant Couple in the Cottage, 1919 (woodcut on heavy blue wove paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 57.2x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant Couple in the Cottage; Bauernpaar in der Hutte. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938). Woodcut on heavy blue wove paper. Printed in 1919. 57.2 x 36.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22524084
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1919 Artist German Aversion Behaviour Black Hair Blue Paper Bust Length Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Dark Dark Hair Destitute Die Brucke Ernest Ludwig Kirchner Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Ernst Ludwig Kirschner Exhausted Exhaustion Expressionism Expressionist Facial Expression Facial Hair Fatigue German Art German Artist German Expressionism German Expressionist Hardship Human Role Impression Kirchner Kirschner Looking Away Looking Down Ludwig Kirchner Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Mature Woman Mature Women Maturity Middle Aged Modern Art Mounted On Paper Mustache On Paper Opressed Pensive Prints Quarter Length Residence Seating Sleepy Social Commentary Social Issues Solemn Somnolance Somnolence Temperament Third Class Thought Tired Tired Out Tiredness Turning Away Weary Wives Wood Block Wood Cut Woodblock Wove Paper Ethnic Origin Portrait Style Portraiture Thinking
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This black and white woodcut print, titled "Peasant Couple in the Cottage, 1919" by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, transports us to a humble abode nestled in the countryside. The image showcases a tired-looking peasant couple seated inside their cottage, surrounded by an atmosphere of poverty and exhaustion. The artist's attention to detail is evident in this close-up portrait-style composition. The man, with his mustache and solemn expression, gazes away into the distance while his weary wife looks down contemplatively. Their worn-out appearances reflect the hardships they endure as they contemplate their lives within these four walls. The interior decoration of the cottage is sparse yet intriguing. A simple chair sits next to a window that allows dim light to filter through, casting shadows on their faces. The heavy blue wove paper adds depth and texture to this poignant scene. Kirchner's woodcut technique enhances the raw emotions conveyed by this artwork. Each line etched onto the paper captures not only physical fatigue but also hints at deeper psychological struggles faced by these individuals. "Peasant Couple in the Cottage" serves as a powerful reminder of social issues prevalent during its time - poverty, destitution, and exhaustion - all portrayed through Kirchner's modern art lens. This thought-provoking piece invites viewers to empathize with those living on society's fringes while appreciating fine art that speaks volumes about human experiences throughout history.
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