“Town Gate, Ribnitz (Das Tor, Ribnitz)” is an artwork created by the esteemed artist Lyonel Feininger in the year 1918. It is a notable representation of the Expressionism and Naïve Art (Primitivism) movements and falls under the genre of cityscape.
The artwork features a depiction of a town gate, portrayed with a vivid and somewhat simplistic aesthetic characteristic of Naïve Art. The scene is dominated by the black heavy lines and sharp contrasts that are hallmarks of Feininger’s style within the Expressionist framework. The architecture is stylized and angular, contributing to a sense of timelessness and abstraction. The overall composition exudes a primitive charm while capturing the essence of urban life, with the illuminated sun and the geometric shapes of the buildings adding to the dynamic and energetic atmosphere.
