1913
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four Women; Three Standing, One Sitting (VierFrauen; drei stehend, eine sitzend) is a 1913 ink by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows four nude women in a tight group. Three stand side by side, their bodies angled differently—one facing forward, the others turned slightly away. The fourth woman kneels in front, her back to the viewer, hands resting on her thighs. The lines are simple but confident, with some shading to show curves and shadows. The drawing looks unfinished, almost like a quick study. The artist used a drypoint tool, which leaves scratchy, textured marks on the paper. Next, check out Wilhelm Lehmbruck for more of his striking, minimalist figures.
Wilhelm Lehmbruck (4 January 1881 – 25 March 1919) was a German sculptor. One of the most important of his generation, he was influenced by realism and expressionism.
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