The artwork titled “Two Bathers” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1912. Executed in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
This vivid and energetic composition portrays two nude figures, presumably bathers, against a bold and abstracted background. The figures are rendered with dynamic, almost exaggerated brushstrokes that capture a sense of movement and vitality. The use of contrasting colors – with predominant tones of pink, blue, and brown – emphasizes the textures and shapes, creating a dramatic interaction between the figures and their surroundings. The bathers are depicted in naturalistic poses, with one standing and the other bending forward, both engaging with the environment around them. The scene exudes a primitive rawness and a direct emotional impact, characteristic of Kirchner’s expressionist style.
