Die Brucke The Bridge Collection

Reclining Nude, 1912 (gouache on paper)
NUL117382 Reclining Nude, 1912 (gouache on paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 42.5x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner)

Artillerymen in the Shower, 1915 (oil on canvas)
7316232 Artillerymen in the Shower, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 140x150.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938))

The Nurse, 1917-18 (oil on canvas)
7316231 The Nurse, 1917-18 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 80.5x70 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938))

Female Nude on a Brown Background (oil)
7076508 Female Nude on a Brown Background (oil) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); Private Collection

Bathing, 1923 (Glue paint on calluses)
7088613 Bathing, 1923 (Glue paint on calluses) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 107x78 cm; Private Collection

Village Houses, 1928 (glue paint on burlap fabric)
7076490 Village Houses, 1928 (glue paint on burlap fabric) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 81x99 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Landscape III, 1924 (glue paint on burlap fabric)
7076491 Landscape III, 1924 (glue paint on burlap fabric) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 77x105.5 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Erna Bathing in a Tub, 1913-14 (pen, ink, wash and crayon on paper)
7083845 Erna Bathing in a Tub, 1913-14 (pen, ink, wash and crayon on paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 52.4x36.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; German, out of copyright

The Bridge, Inferno, Canto 21 (engraving)
5213964 The Bridge, Inferno, Canto 21 (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge, Inferno, Canto 21)

The moon rose over the city, behind the dark church-tower (chromolitho)
976573 The moon rose over the city, behind the dark church-tower (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The moon rose over the city)

Trade card, Jas Shorters (engraving)
732122 Trade card, Jas Shorters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Jas Shorters, tailor, &c, No)

Regents Park, London, The Bridge (photo)
5986884 Regents Park, London, The Bridge (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regents Park, London, The Bridge)

The Bridge, Cork, Ireland (engraving)
5198556 The Bridge, Cork, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge, Cork, Ireland)

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"Die Brücke: A Journey Through Artistic Expression" Step into the world of Die Brücke, a groundbreaking movement that revolutionized the art scene in early 20th century Germany. With their bold and expressive works, these artists sought to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, leaving an indelible mark on art history. One of their notable pieces is "Artillerymen in the Shower, " painted in 1915. This oil on canvas captures the raw vulnerability of soldiers amidst war's brutality, juxtaposing fragility with strength. Similarly powerful is "The Nurse" from 1917-18, which portrays compassion and care amidst chaos. In "Youth and Naked Girl on Beach, " created in 1913, we witness a celebration of youthful freedom through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The female form takes center stage again in "Female Nude on a Brown Background, " where sensuality meets earthy tones to create an intriguing composition. Moving beyond traditional mediums, Die Brücke experimented with unconventional materials like glue paint. In "Bathing" (1923), this technique adds texture to depict water cascading over bodies immersed in tranquility. Meanwhile, "Village Houses" (1928) showcases how glue paint transforms burlap fabric into a vivid representation of rural life. Nature also played a significant role for Die Brücke artists as seen in "Landscape III" (1924). Here, they explore the interplay between man-made structures and natural beauty using burlap fabric as their canvas. Another exploration can be found in Erna Bathing in a Tub (1913-14), where pen, ink washes, and crayons bring forth intimate moments captured on paper. Beyond paintings lie other artistic expressions influenced by Die Brücke's vision.