The Painter
1923
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
See the richer artist page1923
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Painter is a 1923 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man sitting at a table, looking to the right. He has short dark hair and is wearing a dark shirt with a round emblem on the chest. The background is light, with some darker shapes behind him. The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to be focused on something outside the picture. His posture is relaxed, with his arms resting on the table. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and contemplative. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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![Dance Hall Bellevue [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d1e14aac4297c69e/thumb.webp)
![Nude Figure [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/4b135f0364753e98/thumb.webp)
![Two Nudes [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/eb3914183f0bc96d/thumb.webp)
![Dancing Couple in the Snow [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/87ca007d7c05b553/thumb.webp)
