Hockendes Paar 1910

"Hockendes Paar" (Crouching Couple), a 1910 charcoal drawing by German Expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, depicts a couple in a close embrace. The figures are rendered in a simplified, almost schematic style, with exaggerated features and bold lines. The work embodies the emotional intensity and expressive power characteristic of Kirchner's art. This intimate portrayal of a couple, while not explicitly sexual, evokes a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion, typical of the artist's exploration of modern life and urban experiences.