Three Naked in the Forest 1935

"Three Naked in the Forest" (1935) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) is a painting that depicts three nude figures in a forest setting. The figures are stylized and simplified, with elongated limbs and flat planes of color, characteristic of Kirchner's Expressionist style. The painting's bold colors and emotional intensity reflect the anxieties and tensions of the era, as Kirchner was a prominent member of the Die Brücke movement. The forest setting provides a sense of isolation and alienation, contrasting with the figures' intimate and emotional connection. This painting exemplifies Kirchner's focus on themes of modernity, alienation, and the human condition.