“Coffee Drinking Women” is an oil painting on canvas, created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1907. The artwork, which belongs to the Expressionism movement, measures 117 x 114 cm and falls under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts three women seated around a table, each engaging in the activity of drinking coffee. The use of bold, vibrant colors and striking contrasts is characteristic of Kirchner’s expressionistic style. The table is draped with a bright yellow cloth, and various tea set items, including cups, saucers, a teapot, and a vase with flowers, are set upon it. The women are dressed in dark clothing, with the painter employing expressive brushstrokes to convey the scene’s intimate yet dynamic atmosphere. The background features abstract, colorful patterns, enhancing the overall composition’s emotive quality.