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Standing Nude in a Room

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1921

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Standing Nude in a Room is a 1921 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1921
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph depicts a standing nude figure in a room, rendered in bold black lines and dark shading. The figure is positioned with their back to the viewer, their head turned to the left as they gaze downward. Their right arm is bent at the elbow, while their left arm hangs straight down by their side. The background of the image features a room with a window, although the details are somewhat obscured by the bold lines and shading. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement, as if the figure is about to step forward into the viewer's space. The use of bold lines and dark shading gives the image a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more information on the artist's use of lithography, explore the technique of lithography.