Who painted Dancer Practicing?

Dancer Practicing was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1934.

Where can I see Dancer Practicing?

Dancer Practicing is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Dancer Practicing?

Museum-quality prints of Dancer Practicing are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Dancer Practicing

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1934

Dancer Practicing is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Dancer Practicing is a 1934 woodcut by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German Expressionist artist and founding member of Die Brücke. The print is executed in bold, angular lines characteristic of Kirchner's graphic style.

Subject & Meaning

The woodcut depicts a dancer in a dynamic pose, mid-practice, with one arm raised and the other holding a ball. The simple background features a door frame and a wavy line, possibly representing a curtain or floor.

Technique & Style

The print is notable for its rough, expressive style, with uneven edges and a lack of shading, emphasizing flat shapes. This approach is typical of woodcut, a printing method that involves carving a design into a wooden block.