“Seated Lady (Dodo)” is an artwork created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1907. This piece falls under the Expressionism art movement and is a portrait in genre. The painting is housed at the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.
In the artwork, a lady is depicted seated on a red chair with a vibrant and expressive use of colors that reflect the essence of the Expressionism movement. The background features a bright and contrasting palette, including a green wall and vivid red flowers in a vase. The lady’s attire is elaborately detailed with a yellow dress, and she holds a colorful fan. The composition and brushwork emphasize emotional depth and the intensity characteristic of Kirchner’s style.
