Two Nudes in a Forest

Kirchner's use of colored crayon on paper is notable for its unconventional application to a figurative scene, while the simplified lines and shapes reflect the expressive qualities of his style.

Created in 1925, the work is a product of Kirchner's later career, which was marked by the Nazi regime's condemnation of his art as 'degenerate', leading to the loss or dispersal of many of his works.