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.
Artista
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Datazione
1930
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color woodcut printed in black, green and brown
Dimensioni
41 × 33,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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