Crouching Girl (1909) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Crouching Girl - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1909

Artwork Information

TitleCrouching Girl
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1909
Art MovementExpressionism

About Crouching Girl

The artwork, “Crouching Girl” by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1909, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized as a nude painting (nu).

In “Crouching Girl,” Kirchner employs bold, sweeping brushstrokes and vibrant colors characteristic of Expressionism, which emphasizes emotional experience over physical reality. The artwork depicts a young female figure in a crouched position. The use of dynamic lines and contrasting hues creates a sense of movement and intensity, capturing the viewer’s attention. The girl appears introspective, a quality accentuated by the abstract yet expressive style. The background, rendered in a mix of earthy reds and dark greenish hues, complements the central figure, emphasizing her form and the raw, emotive power typical of Kirchner’s artistic approach.

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