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Portrait of a Girl

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an artwork featuring three humanoid figures depicted in a stylized, abstract manner. The central figure's upper body and head are visible, positioned facing slightly to the right with side-by-side, elongated eyes and a simplified nose and mouth. Long, dark hair falls down both sides of the face. The figure appears to be wearing a garment with a rounded neckline. To the left, two additional abstract representations of faces and partial upper bodies overlap with the central figure, drawn in a similar style with exaggerated features. The figures are sketched with prominent dark lines against a textured background that consists of various shades of monochrome, suggesting depth and complexity. No specific items of jewelry or accessories are visible, and the overall composition is encapsulated within a rectangular frame, giving the image an aged, graphic quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1921
Medium
lithograph in black on pink paper
Dimensions
5775 × 6723 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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