The Kiss 1930

"The Kiss" is a woodcut by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1930. This black and white print depicts two figures, their heads tilted in a passionate embrace, against a starkly stylized background. Kirchner's use of bold lines and simplified forms, characteristic of his style, conveys a sense of raw emotion and intimacy. The woodcut's graphic quality and its exploration of themes of love and human connection make it a powerful example of Kirchner's artistic expression during this period.