Two Cocottes c. 1910

"Two Cocottes" is a sketch on paper created by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1910. The artwork depicts two women, one of whom is wearing a large hat. The drawing is characterized by bold black lines and gestural brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and energy. This drawing exemplifies Kirchner's use of expressive lines and simplified forms, a hallmark of the German Expressionist movement that emphasized emotional expression and subjective experience. The drawing is currently housed in the Städel Museum.