The artwork titled “Lovers (The Hembusses)” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner circa 1932. This piece, situated within the Cubism art movement, is a genre painting that measures 50 x 36.7 cm. It is currently located in the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
The artwork depicts two figures in a tight embrace against a contrasting green and blue background. Their forms are stylized and geometric, embodying the principles of Cubism. The figures are rendered in bold, simplified shapes with a predominance of red and orange hues, which contrast sharply with the cooler tones of the background. Their faces and bodies are planes of color that intersect and overlap, creating a sense of intimacy and connection despite the abstraction. The overall composition is balanced, with the intertwining forms of the figures offering a dynamic interplay between positive and negative space.
