Artwork
Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend)
Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend) is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Woman Tying Her Shoe is a 1912 woodcut by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German artist and founding member of the Expressionist group Die Brücke.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman bending to tie her shoe, surrounded by two figures in a dark, angular space, capturing a moment of everyday life.
Technique & Style
Kirchner employed a bold, black-and-white style, characteristic of woodcut, with sharp, jagged lines and stiff shapes, creating a flat, shadow-like effect.
Context
As a Die Brücke member, Kirchner's work reflects the group's emphasis on dynamic, emotionally charged scenes and bold visual contrasts.
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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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