The artwork, titled “Liegender Weiblicher Akt Mit Hund,” was created by the artist Erich Heckel in the year 1911. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork portrays a reclining female nude alongside a dog. The scene is rendered with bold, expressive lines typical of the Expressionist style. The background features a landscape with various elements, including abstracted greenery and figures that seem to inhabit an outdoor setting. The use of vibrant, yet somewhat subdued colors emphasizes the contours and forms, contributing to the emotional intensity and dynamic composition characteristic of the Expressionist movement.
