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Ski Jumper

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1936

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Ice Skating

Dominant colour

Ski Jumper is a 1936 graphite by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, depicting Ice Skating, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1936
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a ski jumper in mid-air, drawn with bold lines and simple shapes. The artist used watercolor and graphite to create this image. This combination of materials gives the picture a sense of urgency and movement. The simple style makes the jumper stand out. Check out the work of artist: Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig, to see more of this style.