Who painted Reclining Woman in a White Chemise?

Reclining Woman in a White Chemise was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1909.

Where can I see Reclining Woman in a White Chemise?

Reclining Woman in a White Chemise is held by Städel Museum.

Artwork

Reclining Woman in a White Chemise

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1909

Reclining Woman in a White Chemise is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

About this work

Overview

Reclining Woman in a White Chemise is a 1909 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of German Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a reclining woman in a white chemise and black stockings, surrounded by flowers, conveying a sense of emotional intensity and subjective experience characteristic of Expressionism.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid color palette create a dynamic visual experience, with the woman's body and the flowers rendered in energetic, unmodulated hues.

Context

As a founding member of Die Brücke, Kirchner's work contributed to the establishment of Expressionism, a movement emphasizing emotional intensity and personal expression.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

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

Museum

Städel Museum

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