Who painted Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters?

Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1913.

Where can I see Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters?

Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters is held by Städel Museum.

Can I buy a print of Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters?

Museum-quality prints of Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1913

Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters is an oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

About this work

Overview

Two Women with a Washbasin; The Sisters is a 1913 oil painting by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a leading figure in the German Expressionist movement and co-founder of Die Brücke. The work portrays two women, identified as Erna Schilling and her sister, in a domestic setting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an intimate moment between two sisters, Erna Schilling and her sister, both engaged in a quiet, shared activity. Their focused gazes on each other convey a sense of closeness and emotional connection, characteristic of Expressionist emphasis on inner experience.

Technique & Style

Executed in bold, vibrant colors (pink, green, and brown), the painting exemplifies Expressionist principles. The distorted forms and the expressive brushwork enhance the emotional intensity of the scene, while the brown background simplifies the setting to focus attention on the subjects.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913, during Kirchner's active period with Die Brücke, the painting is now part of the Städel Museum's collection, reflecting its significance within the Expressionist canon.

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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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