Who painted Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend)?

Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend) was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1912.

Where can I see Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend)?

Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend) is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend)?

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Artwork

Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1912

Woman Tying Her Shoe (Frau, Schuh Zuknopfend) is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Markings: Marked:Verso, stamped in black ink: COMISION NACIONAL DE MUSEOS / Y MONUMENTOS HISTORICOS / JOSE LUIS BUSANICHE / SECRETARIO GENERALE

About this work

Overview

Woman Tying Her Shoe is a 1912 woodcut by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German artist and founding member of the Expressionist group Die Brücke.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman bending to tie her shoe, surrounded by two figures in a dark, angular space, capturing a moment of everyday life.

Technique & Style

Kirchner employed a bold, black-and-white style, characteristic of woodcut, with sharp, jagged lines and stiff shapes, creating a flat, shadow-like effect.

Context

As a Die Brücke member, Kirchner's work reflects the group's emphasis on dynamic, emotionally charged scenes and bold visual contrasts.