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Two Nudes in a Forest

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1925

Two Nudes in a Forest, by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, crayon, 1925
Two Nudes in a Forest, by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, crayon, 1925

Two Nudes in a Forest is a crayon drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:on verso, in graphite: K5951 / C3425; on verso, E. L. Kirchner estate stamp annotated in pen and black ink: Fs Da / Bf 27

About this work

Overview

Two Nudes in a Forest is a 1925 colored crayon drawing on white wove paper by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two nude figures in a wooded setting, emphasizing emotional intensity through vivid color and simplified forms.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's use of colored crayon on paper is notable for its unconventional application to a figurative scene, while the simplified lines and shapes reflect the expressive qualities of his style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1925, the work is a product of Kirchner's later career, which was marked by the Nazi regime's condemnation of his art as 'degenerate', leading to the loss or dispersal of many of his works.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Artist

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (6 May 1880 – 15 June 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker.

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Who painted Two Nudes in a Forest?

Two Nudes in a Forest was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1925.

Where can I see Two Nudes in a Forest?

Two Nudes in a Forest is held by National Gallery of Art.

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