Badende am Ufer 1911

"Badende am Ufer" (Bathers on the Shore) is a 1911 watercolor and ink drawing by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The work depicts a solitary female figure bending over a pool of water, her body rendered in bold, simplified lines. Kirchner's distinctive style, characterized by angularity and heightened emotion, is evident in the figure's elongated limbs and expressive face. The simplicity of the composition and the use of bold lines create a sense of immediacy and raw emotion. The artwork is a prime example of Kirchner's exploration of the human form and his interest in capturing the essence of everyday life.