American Girls (Original Title) 1911

"American Girls" is a woodcut print by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1911. This piece, currently housed in the Städel Museum, depicts two women in vibrant blue skirts and a black figure in the foreground, possibly a man. Kirchner's bold, angular lines and use of bright colors create a sense of energy and distortion, characteristic of German Expressionism. The work reflects Kirchner's fascination with urban life and the changing role of women in society. The bold and simplified forms, along with the intense colors, convey the artist's subjective emotional experience, a hallmark of Expressionism. This artwork provides a glimpse into the early 20th century's cultural and artistic landscape.