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Bather on the Beach

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1912

crayon

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Bather on the Beach is a 1912 crayon 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

This painting shows a person standing on a beach, facing away from the viewer. The figure is drawn in black crayon, with blue and gray washes used to add shading and texture. The bather is positioned in the foreground, with the sea and sky stretching out behind them. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive brushstrokes gives the scene a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.