Walking Woman with Dog (1926) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Walking Woman with Dog - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1926

Artwork Information

TitleWalking Woman with Dog
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1926
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions90 x 69 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Walking Woman with Dog

The artwork “Walking Woman with Dog” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1926. This oil on canvas painting measures 90 x 69 cm and is a genre painting reflecting the Expressionist movement. It currently resides in a private collection.

The painting portrays a scene dominated by the figure of a woman in the center, walking forward and seemingly in motion, accompanied by a small dog to her right. The woman is dressed in dark, striped attire with notable accents such as a light collar and a brightly colored, circular element at her chest. Her face is rendered with a mask-like simplicity, featuring a sharp, blue shadow delineating her profile, and she wears a broad-brimmed hat that casts a shadow covering her eyes.

The background is characterized by strong, bold colors with abstracted forms. To the left, we see a stylized representation of trees, with angular lines suggesting foliage. Further in the background, there is a horse and rider, painted in a simplified and abstract manner with a vibrant use of colors, hinting at motion and energy. The scene is set against a fence or railing, and beyond that, there are more figures walking. The background colors are divided into planes of pinks, blues, and greens, creating a sense of layered depth. The overall use of color is intense and contrasts heavily with the dark figure of the walking woman and her dog.

Kirchner’s composition reflects the angularity and emotional intensity typical of the Expressionist movement, with a focus on conveying an inner psychological state through external forms and vibrant colors.

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