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Smoking Peasant

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1909

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early Modern

Dominant colour

Smoking Peasant 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 image shows a woodcut print of a peasant smoking. The peasant is wearing a hat and a vest, and is sitting with his legs crossed. The background is a simple, abstract design. The print is done in blue and red, with bold lines and geometric shapes. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this style, you might want to check out more works by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.