Zwei tanzende nackte Frauen c. 1933

"Zwei tanzende nackte Frauen" (Two Dancing Nude Women), a 1933 work by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, depicts two women in a dynamic dance pose. The elongated limbs and simplified forms are characteristic of Kirchner's style, known for its bold lines and emotional intensity. This quick sketch, executed with charcoal on paper, suggests the fleeting nature of the movement captured. Kirchner's work often explored themes of urban life, alienation, and the human condition, reflecting the anxieties of the early 20th century.