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The image shows a scene from an elevated angle, looking down at a small rustic structure in lush vegetation. The composition features swirling clouds, bold lines, and intricate patterns, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere. The color palette is monochrome with stark contrasts between black ink and white paper. The vegetation is depicted with vigorous strokes, conveying wildness. The hut appears partially hidden by the vegetation and intense sky.
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Mountain House

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880 - 1938)

1917

Medium
woodcut in black on blotting paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
overall: 50 x 39.7 cm (19 11/16 x 15 5/8 in.)
Culture
German
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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