Artwork
Three bathers
Three bathers is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
About this work
Overview
Three Bathers is a 1913 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the German Expressionist movement and founding member of the Die Brücke artists' group.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three nude women standing together near a body of water, their bodies oriented in different directions, creating a sense of tension and emotional intensity.
Technique & Style
Kirchner's bold brushstrokes and vivid color contrasts, featuring yellow and orange skin tones against a backdrop of greens and blues, exemplify the expressive qualities of Expressionism.
Context
Created in 1913, Three Bathers reflects the early 20th-century art movement's focus on conveying emotional depth through distorted forms and intense color.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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