Practising Dancer (1934) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Practising Dancer - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1934

Artwork Information

TitlePractising Dancer
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1934
Dimensions37 x 49.8 cm
Art MovementExpressionism

About Practising Dancer

“Practising Dancer,” crafted in 1934 by the esteemed artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, is a notable work within the Expressionist movement. Measuring 37 x 49.8 cm, this piece belongs to the genre of nude painting (nu), and vividly encapsulates the dynamism and emotional intensity characteristic of Kirchner’s oeuvre.

In the artwork, Kirchner employs bold, dark lines to outline the form of a dancer, who is depicted in a moment of poised suspension. The figure’s limbs are extended, embodying both grace and tension, with a backdrop that suggests movement and a lively environment. The dancer’s body is rendered with stylistic exaggeration, typical of Expressionism, emphasizing the emotional and physical expression of the human figure. This piece effectively combines both abstraction and figurative elements, engaging the viewer in the drama and intensity of the dance.

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