“Head of a Woman in Front of Sunflowers” is a portrait artwork by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, associated with the Expressionism art movement.
The artwork presents a striking composition featuring a female figure with her head bowed in front of a vibrant arrangement of sunflowers in a vase. The use of bold, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid color palette emphasizes the emotional intensity typical of Expressionism. Kirchner employs contrasting colors to create a sense of depth and dynamism, while the woman’s facial features are rendered through an interplay of intense colors, revealing the profound inner world of the subject. The sunflowers, with their bright yellow petals and dark centers, add to the overall vigorous and raw aesthetic of the piece. This combination of elements results in a powerful and poignant visual narrative.