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Bathers beneath Trees, Fehmarn

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1913

Bathers beneath Trees, Fehmarn, by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, oil, 1913
Bathers beneath Trees, Fehmarn, by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, oil, 1913

Bathers beneath Trees, Fehmarn is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.

About this work

Overview

Bathers beneath Trees, Fehmarn is a 1913 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the Die Brücke movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three nude women in a forest, rendered in simplified forms and vibrant colors. The women's poses and gestures convey a sense of natural, unselfconscious interaction with their surroundings.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's expressive brushstrokes and bold color choices characterize the work, reflecting the Die Brücke group's emphasis on bridging traditional and modern art through innovative techniques.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held at the Norton Simon Museum, a testament to its enduring significance in the art historical canon.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Artist

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.

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