The image showcases bold, expressive lines and geometric shapes, especially in the building forms at the top. The scene is abstract with sharp angles and rounded arches resembling a cityscape. Subtle curves and arches within structures suggest windows and rooftops, while darker, merging strokes at the bottom imply figures in a bustling urban setting. The composition incorporates architectural elements in a dynamic and abstract way.
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Old Market in Dresden with a Fair (Der Altmarkt in Dresden mit Jahrmarkt)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880 - 1938)

1910

Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
image: 32.6 x 38.5 cm (12 13/16 x 15 3/16 in.) ; sheet: 42.7 x 51.3 cm (16 13/16 x 20 3/16 in.)
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
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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