Nude on the Beach

About this work

This sketch shows two figures on a sandy beach, drawn in quick, rough lines with blue crayon. The bodies are simplified—just curves and angles—with no real details like faces or hands. One figure leans over the other, who’s curled up like a ball, and the sand is marked with jagged strokes. The artist used only blue crayon on light paper, making the whole thing feel sketchy and unfinished. It’s like a fast doodle, not a polished drawing. Next, look up Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig to see how his style changed over time.