Artwork
Two Bathers near the Woods
Two Bathers near the Woods is a graphite drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Bathers near the Woods is a 1910 drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created with watercolor and graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two nude women in a natural setting, rendered in loose, expressive brushstrokes. The standing figure is on the left, while the seated figure is on the right, both seemingly lost in thought.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Kirchner's expressive style, characteristic of the Die Brücke group and early 20th-century Expressionism. The background features a subtle blend of greens and yellows, evoking foliage and sunlight.
History & Provenance
Kirchner, a founding member of Die Brücke, faced persecution under Nazi cultural policies, with his art confiscated and labeled 'degenerate'.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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