Who painted Five Women on the Street?

Five Women on the Street was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1914.

Where can I see Five Women on the Street?

Five Women on the Street is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Five Women on the Street?

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Artwork

Five Women on the Street

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1914

Five Women on the Street is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Five Women on the Street is a 1914 woodcut print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of early 20th-century Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts five women walking together on a city street, their simplified forms and flowing clothing set against a backdrop of bold, flat blocks representing buildings and trees.

Technique & Style

Kirchner used the woodcut technique to create crisp lines and solid black areas, characteristic of the Expressionist style, which emphasizes bold contrasts and emotional intensity.

Context

As a founding member of Die Brücke, Kirchner's work reflects the group's innovative approach to art, which sought to break away from traditional representational techniques.

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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

National Gallery of Art

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