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Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows curved and angular lines on a plain background. The lines create loose, freeform shapes that may resemble waves or an uncoiled slinky. Some straight lines intersect at angles, suggesting geometric shapes like a ladder or a kite. The composition is minimalistic, evoking subconscious doodles.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1911
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2917 × 3511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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