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Bather

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows flowing and curved lines forming an abstract composition resembling a human figure in a seated or reclining position. The lines are in black, accented with vibrant orange, purple, and green colors. Purple lines form an abstract shape above the figure, while orange and purple accents below suggest shapes resembling a flame or leaf.

Artwork Details

Date
1912/1913
Medium
colored chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
3636 × 4638 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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