Artwork
Three Girls in Profile (Drei Madchen im Profile)
Three Girls in Profile (Drei Madchen im Profile) is an ink print by Otto Mueller. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Three Girls in Profile is a 1921 lithograph by Otto Mueller, a German artist associated with the Die Brücke expressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts three girls in profile, their faces turned to the left, rendered in a simple and expressive style with bold lines and minimal detail. Their straightforward presentation invites contemplation of their forms and expressions.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features characteristic Die Brücke traits: simplified forms, bold outlines, and muted tones. The printmaking technique allowed Mueller to achieve a clean and simple composition, with the girls' profiles standing out against a solid-colored background.
Context
As a member of Die Brücke, Mueller's work was influenced by the group's emphasis on emotional intensity and expressive style, reflecting the movement's early 20th-century avant-garde spirit.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Otto Mueller (16 October 1874 – 24 September 1930) was a German painter and printmaker of the Die Brücke expressionist movement.
