Who painted Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook)?

Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook) was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1911.

Where can I see Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook)?

Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook) is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1911

Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook) is a graphite drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This graphite drawing on wove paper, a page from Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's sketchbook, captures the dynamic energy of dancers and performers in motion through expressive, flowing lines.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts dancers in mid-movement, with bent legs and outstretched arms, conveying a sense of spontaneity and raw energy, reflective of Kirchner's fascination with the vitality of dance and performance.

Technique & Style

Characterized by curving, intersecting lines and a minimalist background, the drawing showcases Kirchner's expressive style, marked by varied line pressures and an absence of erasures, emphasizing immediacy.

History & Provenance

Originally part of Kirchner's sketchbook, this page is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where his sketchbooks are preserved, offering insight into his creative process.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

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

Museum

National Gallery of Art

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