Who painted Mountain Stream with Bathers?

Mountain Stream with Bathers was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1934.

Where can I see Mountain Stream with Bathers?

Mountain Stream with Bathers is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Museum-quality prints of Mountain Stream with Bathers are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mountain Stream with Bathers

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1934

Mountain Stream with Bathers is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:bottom left by later hand in graphite: NL 641 II; lower left verso by later hand in graphite: K 8996 / C 3183; lower right verso by later hand in graphite: 8653

About this work

Overview

Mountain Stream with Bathers is an etching created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1934. The work is characteristic of Kirchner's printmaking style and his association with the Expressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a scene of nude figures in a mountainous landscape, with two individuals situated by a rocky stream. The composition suggests a natural, idyllic setting, with the figures integrated into the surroundings.

Technique & Style

The work features scratchy, uneven lines and rapid, gestural marks, evoking a sense of spontaneity. The use of etching techniques, involving acid and metal plates, allows for the expressive rendering of textures and forms, such as the tangled background foliage.