Palucca 1930

"Palucca" is a woodcut print created in 1930 by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The artwork depicts a stylized female dancer, possibly the German dancer Gret Palucca, in a dynamic pose with her arms outstretched. The figure's elongated limbs and simplified forms are characteristic of Kirchner's artistic style. The bold black lines and limited color palette, with splashes of green and red, create a strong visual impact. Kirchner's work often reflects the anxieties and social upheavals of early 20th-century Germany, and this piece captures the energy and dynamism of modern dance.