Dancing Mary Wigman (1933) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Dancing Mary Wigman - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleDancing Mary Wigman
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1933
Dimensions44.7 x 35.8 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationFolkwang Museum, Essen, Germany

About Dancing Mary Wigman

The artwork titled “Dancing Mary Wigman,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1933, is an exemplary piece from the Expressionism movement. This genre painting is situated in the Folkwang Museum in Essen, Germany, and measures 44.7 x 35.8 cm.

The artwork depicts a dynamic figure, rendered with bold, black lines against a contrasting light background. The figure appears to be a woman in the midst of a dance, capturing an essence of movement and emotion typical of Expressionist art. Her limbs and garments are abstractly intertwined, emphasizing the fluidity and energy of the dance. The use of stark contrast and organic shapes speaks to Kirchner’s distinctive style, highlighting the emotional intensity and expressiveness of the subject.

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