Who painted Young Woman with Child?

Young Woman with Child was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1923.

Where can I see Young Woman with Child?

Young Woman with Child is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Young Woman with Child?

Museum-quality prints of Young Woman with Child are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Young Woman with Child

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1923

Young Woman with Child is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: Eigendruck; lower right in graphite: EL Kirchner; bottom center in graphite: Mädchen mit Kind III Zustand 23; bottom left by later hand in graphite: Sch II 467; bottom right by later hand in graphite: 62; bottom left verso by later hand in graphite: II=Sch 461; K9229S; bottom right verso by later hand in graphite: 8886

About this work

Overview

Young Woman with Child is a 1923 drypoint print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a key figure in the development of Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a seated woman holding a child, conveying a sense of calm through the woman's simple yet expressive face. The child's clinging posture adds to the emotional intimacy of the scene.

Technique & Style

Kirchner's characteristic expressive style is evident in the loose, quick lines and rough strokes used to render the figures and their clothing. The background is minimal, with empty space emphasizing the two figures.

History & Provenance

Kirchner's work, including this print, was later targeted by the Nazi regime, which labeled it 'degenerate' and removed or destroyed over 600 of his pieces in 1937.