Station in Davos 1921

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner made this drawing of a station in Davos with ink on paper. Look at how Kirchner captures the scene with these frantic, scribbled lines. It's as if he's trying to trap the energy of the station, the train's imminent departure, in a web of ink. There’s a real sense of urgency. The texture is all in the density and direction of these marks. See how the train seems to vibrate with potential energy, while the station building looks more stable, grounded by shorter, perpendicular marks? It’s all about how he lays down the ink, creating a rhythm that’s both visual and emotional. Kirchner's mark-making reminds me of Van Gogh’s drawings - they both used line as a way to express their inner states. Ultimately, this drawing isn't just a picture of a train station; it's about the feeling of being at a train station, the anticipation, the movement, the fleeting moment of connection before the train pulls away.