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The Wanderer

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1922

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

The Wanderer is a 1922 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1922
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man walking down a mountain path, dressed in a hat, shirt, and pants. He is surrounded by trees and mountains, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The man's face is contorted in a mixture of emotions, and his body language suggests a sense of determination. The background is rendered in bold, expressive lines, with the mountains and trees depicted in a stylized manner. The painting's use of bold lines and expressive brushstrokes creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the figure of the man. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.