Untitled

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1916

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

About this work

This painting shows two figures in sharp, angular shapes. One is hunched over, wearing a dark hat and coat, while the other stands tall in a bright red cloak. The background is a mix of bold yellows, greens, and blacks, with jagged lines that look like trees or buildings. The artist used woodcut techniques, which means the lines are carved into wood and printed. This gives the image a rough, almost sketchy feel. Look up Ernst Ludwig Kirchner to see more of his bold, expressive style.