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Two Bathers near the Woods

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a series of flowing lines and soft, sketchy shapes that form abstract human figures. Curved lines create the figures in a standing and reclining position. Broad strokes of green, blue, and red watercolor are applied around the figures, hinting at a background of landscape or vegetation. The standing figure wears a red cap. The reclining figure suggests a relaxed atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1910/1911
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
7123 × 5665 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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