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Nude

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1909

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Nude is a 1909 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1909 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a simple line drawing of a person lying down. The figure is drawn in a loose, quick style with just a few strokes for the head, body, and arms. The paper is a light beige color, and the ink lines are dark and uneven. The drawing feels rough and unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. It’s made with pen and ink, not paint, and the lines are simple but expressive. If you like this style, look up Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig next.