Dorfstraße in Leopoldshafen II (Village Street in Leopoldshafen II) by Alexander Kanoldt
Description: "Dorfstraße in Leopoldshafen II" (Village Street in Leopoldshafen II), painted in 1907 by Alexander Kanoldt, depicts a quiet street in the small village of Leopoldshafen, located in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. This work captures a simple, yet evocative view of village life at the turn of the century, focusing on the architecture and serene atmosphere of a rural street. The composition features a row of modest, traditional houses with steeply pitched roofs, set against a clear sky. Kanoldt's use of muted colors, such as browns, greens, and ochres, and his attention to detail create a sense of calm and timelessness. His precise brushwork and structured composition reflect his early academic training and hint at the emerging influence of New Objectivity, which he would later help define.
Alexander Kanoldt (1881–1939) was a German painter known for his association with the New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit) movement. Born in Karlsruhe, he initially studied under Friedrich Fehr at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, developing a style rooted in realism and precision. Although his early works, like "Dorfstraße in Leopoldshafen II," reflect a traditional approach, they also show his interest in structure and clarity, elements that would later become central to his artistic evolution. This painting captures the simplicity and quiet beauty of everyday rural life, emphasizing the architectural forms and the serene environment of a small village street.
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Location and Date Created: Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, 1907.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Dorfstraße in Leopoldshafen II (Village Street in Leopoldshafen II).
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Artwork Style: Early Realism, transitioning toward New Objectivity.
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Subject/Topic: A depiction of a village street in Leopoldshafen, emphasizing the quiet charm and architectural elements of rural life in early 20th-century Germany.