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Bather on the Beach

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a simplified human form amidst abstract shapes. The drawing features a minimalist representation of a body, sketched with fluid black lines, depicting the back of a figure. The figure is set against a backdrop of geometrically abstract elements, including a prominent triangle in the upper left corner and a curved form in the lower right. These abstract shapes are accented with dabs of blue color. The use of minimal lines suggests form while allowing broad interpretation. The strategic use of blue provides an aesthetic contrast to the monochrome sketching.

Artwork Details

Date
1912/1913
Medium
black crayon with blue and gray wash
Dimensions
3411 × 4696 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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