Old and Young Woman (Alte und jungere Frau)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two people sitting at a table with only their upper bodies visible. The person on the left is seated in a slightly hunched position, with folded hands resting on the table. This person has angular facial features and short, dark hair. The person on the right is also seated, facing the person on the left, with dark, voluminous hair. Both figures wear dark, simple clothing. On the table, there is a bowl with rounded shapes inside and a pair of scissors. The background features vertical lines and abstract shapes or writing. The image is a monochromatic print in dark tones.