The artwork titled “Two Cocottes” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and is a part of the Expressionism art movement. This piece falls within the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts two women rendered in a highly stylized and abstract manner typical of Expressionism, which emphasizes raw emotional impact over realistic representation. The lines are bold and frenetic, capturing an intense dynamism. The colors are vivid, with striking contrasts between the dark attire and the lighter, more vibrant background, lending the piece a distinctive visual tension. The angular and exaggerated features of the figures contribute to the overall sense of urgency and emotional expression that characterizes Kirchner’s style.
