Artwork
Two Bathers near the Woods
Two Bathers near the Woods is a graphite drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in image, at bottom right, in graphite: E L Kirchner; on verso, Kirchner estate stamp annotated in pen and black ink: A Dre I Bf 5 (?); in graphite: K3642
About this work
Overview
Two Bathers near the Woods is a 1910 drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created with watercolor and graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two nude women in a natural setting, rendered in loose, expressive brushstrokes. The standing figure is on the left, while the seated figure is on the right, both seemingly lost in thought.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Kirchner's expressive style, characteristic of the Die Brücke group and early 20th-century Expressionism. The background features a subtle blend of greens and yellows, evoking foliage and sunlight.
History & Provenance
Kirchner, a founding member of Die Brücke, faced persecution under Nazi cultural policies, with his art confiscated and labeled 'degenerate'.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.
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