Two Nudes in the Wood II 1926

"Two Nudes in the Wood II" (1926) by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) showcases the artist's bold and angular style. The two female figures, rendered with flat planes of color and simplified forms, are depicted in a forest setting. Kirchner's use of vibrant hues, particularly greens and yellows, creates a sense of both sensuality and unease, reflecting the artist's anxieties about modernity and the changing role of women in society. The stark contrasts and exaggerated features emphasize the figures' primal nature, contributing to the powerful emotional impact of the work.