Performer Bowing

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1909

This artwork shows a partial view of a woman's body from mid-thigh upwards. She appears to be in a standing or slightly leaning position, with her arms extending outward or possibly resting on something. Her facial features are stylized and prominent, with dark, arched eyebrows, a small, defined nose, and a slightly downturned mouth. Her hair is short and dark, framing her face. She is dressed in a striking red garment that fits closely to her figure. The background of the image is abstract, featuring patches of blue and red.
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Date
1909
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph in red, black, and blue on wove paper
Dimensions
38.3 × 32.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork shows a partial view of a woman's body from mid-thigh upwards. She appears to be in a standing or slightly leaning position, with her arms extending outward or possibly resting on something. Her facial features are stylized and prominent, with dark, arched eyebrows, a small, defined nose, and a slightly downturned mouth. Her hair is short and dark, framing her face. She is dressed in a striking red garment that fits closely to her figure. The background of the image is abstract, featuring patches of blue and red.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner