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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1915

The image contains strong angular lines and a mix of geometric and organic shapes, forming an abstract composition. In the center, deep purple and black shapes resemble a figure draped in a cloak. Surrounding this central shape are sharp, fragmented lines and patterns in red and black. A red circular form is positioned above the purple shape, resembling an umbrella. The composition hints at an outdoor scene with stylized foliage and figures.
Künstler
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Datierung
1915
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
color woodcut printed from two blocks on medium thick wove paper
Maße
32,2 × 22,1 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image contains strong angular lines and a mix of geometric and organic shapes, forming an abstract composition. In the center, deep purple and black shapes resemble a figure draped in a cloak. Surrounding this central shape are sharp, fragmented lines and patterns in red and black. A red circular form is positioned above the purple shape, resembling an umbrella. The composition hints at an outdoor scene with stylized foliage and figures.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner