Self-Portrait

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1928

The artwork features an abstract composition with a series of angular shapes and bold lines. A prominent profile of a face is in the center, surrounded by geometric forms and overlapping figures. Circular elements are present. The background includes rectangular shapes. The color palette consists of muted earth tones with blue and pink.
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Date
1928
Type
Drawing
Medium
brush and ink with watercolor over black crayon on paper
Dimensions
46.8 × 37.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork features an abstract composition with a series of angular shapes and bold lines. A prominent profile of a face is in the center, surrounded by geometric forms and overlapping figures. Circular elements are present. The background includes rectangular shapes. The color palette consists of muted earth tones with blue and pink.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner