Artwork
Naked Girl on a Carpet (Nacktes Mädchen auf Teppich)
Naked Girl on a Carpet (Nacktes Mädchen auf Teppich) is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Naked Girl on a Carpet is a 1924 woodcut by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of Expressionism. The print is executed on yellow Japanese paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a nude woman standing in a room with a patterned carpet and a wall featuring vertical lines. Her arms are raised above her head, and her body is turned to the side, emphasizing her curves and contours.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Kirchner's use of bold, expressive lines to convey the subject's form. The contrast between the warm background and cool skin tones adds depth, while the composition creates a sense of texture and energy.
History & Provenance
Kirchner's career was marked by challenges, including a breakdown during World War I and later persecution by the Nazi regime, which labeled his art 'degenerate'.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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