Still Life with Sculpture in front of a Window 1935

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's 1935 "Still Life with Sculpture in front of a Window" depicts a stylized, nearly abstract still life composition. The painting features a vase of flowers with large, simplified leaves in front of a window. The window frame, rendered in a flat, angular style, is partially obscured by the flowers and a reclining, nude sculpture. The sculpture's body is rendered in simplified, flattened shapes, echoing the style of the flowers and window frame. The painting showcases Kirchner's distinctive style, characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and expressive lines. It reflects the artist's engagement with Expressionism and his interest in exploring the relationship between natural and abstract forms.