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Nude with a Mirror, Standing Before a Washstand

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image features bold, sweeping lines and shapes creating an abstract scene. Lines in the foreground loosely resemble human figures near a sink-like structure. The dynamic strokes and curves suggest a group with fluid movements. Another elongated figure is formed on the right, with a bucket-like shape at the bottom left. The abstract composition hints at people and a communal setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1908-1910
Medium
pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3628 × 4354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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