The artwork titled “Women Playing with a Ball” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner between 1931 and 1932. This work is an example of oil on canvas, characteristic of the Expressionist art movement, and belongs to the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 152 x 89.5 centimeters.
In the artwork, two women are depicted engaged in the act of playing with a ball. The scene is vibrant and imbued with bold, expressive colors typical of the Expressionist style. The simplified and distorted forms of the figures, along with the dynamic composition, convey a sense of movement and spontaneity. The background is an abstract depiction of a natural setting, with greenery and flowers that complement the lively interaction between the figures. The women, rendered in exaggerated poses, seem almost to merge with their surroundings, embodying a sense of freedom and joyful abandon.