Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook) c. 1911

"Dancers and Performers (Page from a Sketchbook)" is a pencil sketch by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, dating to around 1911. This small, intimate work on paper, measuring just 16.5 x 20.4 cm, offers a glimpse into Kirchner's creative process, capturing his quick and gestural style as he envisioned figures in motion. The sketch's lines are loose and energetic, conveying a sense of energy and movement, characteristic of the artist's early style. Though the subject is unclear, it likely represents a scene from a cabaret or theater performance, reflecting Kirchner's fascination with the vibrant nightlife of Berlin in the early 20th century.