Artwork
Reclining Nude
Reclining Nude is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Reclining Nude is a 1909 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a leading figure in the German Expressionist movement and co-founder of the influential artists' group Die Brücke.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a relaxed, reclining nude figure with a naturalistic pose, emphasizing emotional intensity through expressive brushwork and vivid coloration, characteristic of Kirchner's style.
Technique & Style
Kirchner employed bold, loose brushstrokes and a dynamic interplay of warm and cool tones, including greens and reds, to convey energy and movement within the composition.
History & Provenance
Reclining Nude is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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