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Two Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1906

Two Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum), by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, ink, 1906
Two Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum), by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, ink, 1906

Two Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum) is an ink drawing by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower left in ink: E. L. Kirchner; lower left verso in graphite: K68986; stamp lower left verso: NACHLASS / E. L. KIRCHNER; inside stamp in ink: P Drel Bg 8
Markings
Marked:stamp verso: NACHLASS E. L. KIRCHNER (Lugt 1570b)

About this work

Look for Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig next if you like this loose, nervous style.

This is Kirchner’s sketch of two women in a room. The seated woman faces away, her back bare. The other stands half-turned, wrapped in a loose robe. The background is a storm of scribbled lines. No color, just ink on paper. You can feel the energy in the quick strokes.

Kirchner made this in 1906, early in his career. He liked bold shapes and rough lines. This feels unfinished but full of life. The figures almost blend into the busy background.

Look for Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig next if you like this loose, nervous style.

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 Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum)?

Two Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum) was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1906.

Where can I see Two Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum)?

Two Women in the Room (Zwei Frauen im Raum) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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