Naked Girl on a Carpet (Nacktes Mädchen auf Teppich)

Naked Girl on a Carpet (Nacktes Mädchen auf Teppich)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1924

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a nude woman standing in a room. She has her arms raised above her head, and her body is turned slightly to the side. The room has a patterned carpet and a wall with vertical lines. The woman's body is depicted in bold, expressive lines, with a focus on her curves and contours. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which contrasts with the cool tones of the woman's skin. The painting's use of bold lines and expressive brushstrokes gives it a dynamic, energetic feel. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this woodcut, look up Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.

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