Ernst Ludwig Kirchner “Jena” 1914 Sweatshirt

In 1914, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner stood inside a palm house and saw more than leaves—he saw light split by ribs of glass, humidity turning into geometry. He carved it in stark black and white, the way only a woodcut can: no gradients, just decisions. Our sweatshirt scales that image big on the back so you feel the city’s pulse and the greenhouse hush at once.

Garment

• Unisex premium crewneck, soft brushed fleece (mid-weight)
• Regular fit; size up for a relaxed/oversized look
• Ribbed cuffs & hem for shape hold

Print & Care

• High-detail DTG print (water-based inks)
• Back print approx. 12–13″ wide; front kept clean
• Wash cold, inside-out; gentle cycle • Tumble dry low or hang dry • Do not iron print

Artwork

• Jena (Greenhouse), 1914 — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880–1938)
• Source: public-domain museum image (Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen).
• Prints & Spirit is not affiliated with any museum or estate.

Why this piece
Kirchner co-founded Die Brücke and turned Berlin’s rush into a visual language of tilted planes and cut line. This woodcut sits right on that cusp—nature, architecture, and nervous modern life held together by a chisel.

Sizes & Colors

• XS–2XL (see Size Guide)
• Color: Black (additional colors as available)