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Three Bathers by Stones

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1913

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Three Bathers by Stones is a 1913 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1913
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows three women sitting or standing in a rough, sketchy style. The colors are mostly pink, blue, and red, with bold black outlines. One woman sits with her back turned, another stands holding a red cloth, and the third leans against a blue background with a hat tilted to the side. The brushstrokes look loose and hurried, almost like scribbles. The paper has a textured, uneven surface that makes the colors pop in a messy, lively way. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.