Little Variety Act with Singer

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, c.1909

This painting shows an indoor scene with a performer on stage. The artwork features a female performer in an expressive pose, surrounded by curtains, foliage, and ornate stage elements. The style includes bold lines and contrasting colors such as pinks, greens, and blacks. The figures in the foreground are seated, watching the performance. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of early 20th-century expressionism or woodcut prints, similar to Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's work, conveying a dynamic and theatrical atmosphere.
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Date
c.1909
Type
Print
Medium
hand colored woodcut
Dimensions
27.2 × 24 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows an indoor scene with a performer on stage. The artwork features a female performer in an expressive pose, surrounded by curtains, foliage, and ornate stage elements. The style includes bold lines and contrasting colors such as pinks, greens, and blacks. The figures in the foreground are seated, watching the performance. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of early 20th-century expressionism or woodcut prints, similar to Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's work, conveying a dynamic and theatrical atmosphere.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner