Artwork
Reclining Nude
Reclining Nude is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: [Liegender akt?]; lower right in graphite: ELKirchner; by unknown hand, lower left verso in graphite: 960/XI
About this work
Overview
Reclining Nude is a 1907 lithograph on cardboard by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German expressionist artist and founding member of Die Brücke.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude figure reclining on a surface, characterized by a relaxed pose and serene facial expression, embodying the expressive qualities of early 20th-century Expressionism.
Technique & Style
Kirchner's use of lithography achieves a textured, deep effect, while bold lines and expressive marks convey energy and movement, exemplifying the bold and emotionally charged style associated with Die Brücke.
History & Provenance
Created in 1907, Reclining Nude is a product of Kirchner's early work with Die Brücke; later, under Nazi rule, Kirchner faced persecution, resulting in the loss or forced sale of many of his works.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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