Badender Akt mit Segelboot 1913

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's 1913 "Badender Akt mit Segelboot" is a striking example of German Expressionism. The quick, gestural strokes of color, particularly in blue and orange, convey a sense of energy and movement as a nude figure emerges from the water. The background, with its sketchy depiction of clouds and sailboats, adds to the feeling of immediacy and spontaneity, characteristic of Kirchner's work. The expressive lines and bold colors capture a fleeting moment in time, reflecting the artist's interest in the human figure and the modern world.