The artwork titled “Standing Female Nude with Black Hat,” created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner circa 1910 to 1920, is an oil painting on canvas associated with the Expressionism movement. This piece falls within the genre of nude painting (nu) and is currently housed at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
In the artwork, a standing female figure is depicted in full nudity, with the exception of a large black hat that dramatically contrasts with her pale skin. The figure’s body is stylized in a manner characteristic of Expressionism, with bold outlines and simplified forms. Her accessories include a prominent black hat, a pair of red shoes, and a choker—the latter two injecting bright splashes of color. The background features abstract shapes and patterns in shades of yellow, green, and dark hues, which merge into an almost surreal environment. This backdrop, lacking in concrete details, serves to focus attention on the figure itself, amplifying its emotive impact. The painting evokes a sense of rawness and intensity, characteristic of Kirchner’s approach and the broader Expressionist movement.
