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Girl Before a Mirror

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows abstract figures outlined with fluid pencil strokes. Two figures are depicted with bold, gestural lines, varying in thickness to define their forms and pose. The composition is expressive and spontaneous, capturing quick visual impressions on paper. The drawing conveys a sense of interaction or connection between the figures, set against a neutral backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1912/1913
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3629 × 4875 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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