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Bather

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1912

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Bather is a 1912 chalk by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1912
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a nude figure, possibly a woman, standing in a relaxed pose. Her body is rendered in loose, expressive lines and soft colors, with her arms stretched out to the sides. The background is a warm, golden hue. A quiet detail in the painting is the way the artist has captured the subtle curves of the figure's body, conveying a sense of gentle movement. The use of colored chalk on wove paper adds a tactile quality to the work. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.