Who painted Harmonica Player?

Harmonica Player was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1919.

Where can I see Harmonica Player?

Harmonica Player is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Harmonica Player

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1919

Harmonica Player is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Harmonica Player is a 1919 lithograph by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German Expressionist artist and founding member of the Die Brücke group.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a musician absorbed in playing a harmonica, his face visible beneath a hat. The scene captures a moment in time, conveying the player's intensity and focus.

Technique & Style

Rendered in bold red and deep violet tones on blotting paper, the lithograph showcases Kirchner's expressive use of color and line. The contrast between the dark tones and the light background heightens the image's emotional impact.

History & Provenance

Created in 1919, Harmonica Player reflects Kirchner's involvement with Die Brücke, a key group in the development of Expressionism.

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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