Palucca

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1930

The image features bold, sweeping lines and angular shapes that form a dynamic figure with exaggerated and elongated limbs. The sharp angles suggest movement, resembling a dancer mid-motion. The figure is shaded with a green hue on the torso and has a patterned ornament on the head. The pose and shapes could be interpreted as reminiscent of a bird in flight or a dancer striking a pose.
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Date
1930
Type
Print
Medium
color woodcut printed in black, green and brown
Dimensions
41 × 33.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features bold, sweeping lines and angular shapes that form a dynamic figure with exaggerated and elongated limbs. The sharp angles suggest movement, resembling a dancer mid-motion. The figure is shaded with a green hue on the torso and has a patterned ornament on the head. The pose and shapes could be interpreted as reminiscent of a bird in flight or a dancer striking a pose.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner