“Sitting Girl,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1910, is an exemplary work of the Expressionism movement. This portrait artwork is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minneapolis, MN, US.
The artwork depicts a girl seated, exuding a mixture of vibrant and contrasting hues. The girl’s face, painted with striking greens and yellows, draws the viewer’s attention to her contemplative expression. Her attire, rendered in bold reds and greens with abstract patterns, complements the dynamic background of blue and red layers, adding depth to the composition. The use of exaggerated colors and simplified forms reflects the essence of Expressionism, aiming to evoke emotional resonance rather than realistic representation.
