Playing Children 1925

"Playing Children" is a 1925 ink drawing by the German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The work features two figures, likely children, drawn with bold lines and angular forms. The drawing's spontaneous nature and expressive use of line are characteristic of Kirchner's style, which reflected the anxieties and tensions of modern life. The composition's immediacy suggests a fleeting moment captured by the artist, highlighting the dynamism and emotional intensity of the scene. Kirchner's use of line and form in "Playing Children" reflects his exploration of the human figure and the emotional states it conveyed. The drawing captures a playful moment in the lives of children, suggesting their energy and innocence even amidst the complexities of modern society.