Male and Female Nudes Striding into the Sea 1912

"Male and Female Nudes Striding into the Sea" (1912) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner depicts a scene of three figures on a beach. The two main figures, a man and a woman, walk into the sea, their bodies simplified and elongated, characteristic of the artist's style. The third figure, lying on the sand, adds a sense of dramatic tension. The bold colors, particularly the orange and green, create a sense of energy and movement, reflecting the influence of Expressionism on Kirchner's work. The painting is currently housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart.