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Girl Dreaming

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1918

Girl Dreaming, by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, ink, 1918
Girl Dreaming, by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, ink, 1918

Girl Dreaming is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:by later hand, lower left in graphite: IV Sch 359/III Girl in a Dream; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: Nachlass Kirchner struck out and replaced with K 5442 II rechts Auge gegen die Nase 5070 2002 …

About this work

Overview

Girl Dreaming is a 1918 woodcut print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the German Expressionist movement and a founding member of the Die Brücke artists' group.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a contemplative girl with her head tilted back and eyes cast downward, lost in thought. Her enigmatic expression invites the viewer to ponder her reverie.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's use of bold, expressive lines and the woodcut medium creates a textured, intimate effect. The black ink on buff-colored paper adds warmth to the overall mood, characteristic of Kirchner's printmaking style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Artist

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Girl Dreaming?

Girl Dreaming was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1918.

Where can I see Girl Dreaming?

Girl Dreaming is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Girl Dreaming?

Museum-quality prints of Girl Dreaming are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.