Who painted Young Woman with a Child (Mädchen mit Kind)?

Young Woman with a Child (Mädchen mit Kind) was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1919.

Where can I see Young Woman with a Child (Mädchen mit Kind)?

Young Woman with a Child (Mädchen mit Kind) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Artwork

Young Woman with a Child (Mädchen mit Kind)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1919

Young Woman with a Child (Mädchen mit Kind) 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

Young Woman with a Child is a 1919 color woodcut on Japanese paper by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of German Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate domestic scene: a dark-haired woman in a white dress holds a child in a white onesie, her concerned expression directed at the viewer, while the child's face is partially obscured.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of Expressionism, the work features bold forms and a vibrant color palette, with a blue and brown background that contrasts with the white clothing of the figures.

History & Provenance

Kirchner was a founding member of Die Brücke, an artists' group that played a significant role in shaping the Expressionist movement, and this print reflects the group's stylistic approach.

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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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