The artwork, titled “Dance,” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1926. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is a genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 18.9 by 14.3 centimeters.
The artwork portrays a dynamic and expressive scene featuring two figures, represented with bold and linear forms characteristic of Expressionism. The figure on the left wears a broad hat and a flowing garment, his form rendered in stark black lines with areas of red, suggesting movement and energy. The figure on the right is in mid-motion, arms raised, capturing the essence of dance. The composition is dominated by angular shapes and strong contrasts, with the use of red hues adding to the vibrancy and emotional intensity of the scene. The vigorous lines and stylized forms emphasize the movement and rhythm, encapsulating Kirchner’s expressive and emotive style.
