Who painted Female Nude Seated?

Female Nude Seated was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1909.

Where can I see Female Nude Seated?

Female Nude Seated is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Female Nude Seated

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1909

Female Nude Seated is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Female Nude Seated is a 1909 drypoint print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a seated nude woman with her head tilted back and eyes closed, conveying a sense of calm and intimacy. The simplified forms and plain background focus attention on the figure.

Technique & Style

Kirchner used drypoint on oatmeal paper to create the image, employing simple lines and shading to define the woman's form. The style is characteristic of Die Brücke, the artists' group Kirchner co-founded, known for emotionally charged and reduced forms.

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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