Profile Head (Self-Portrait) 1930

"Profile Head (Self-Portrait)" is a woodcut by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1930. The artwork features a stylized, angular portrait of the artist, with a nude figure reflected in his eye. The simplified forms and bold lines are characteristic of Kirchner's style, which often explored themes of alienation, urban life, and the human condition. The small dimensions of the print, measuring 12.5 x 9.3 cm, emphasize the intimacy and introspective nature of the self-portrait. This piece, along with other self-portraits by Kirchner, exemplifies the artist's self-exploration and his struggle with the complexities of modern life.