Porträt 1938

"Porträt" is a pencil drawing by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1938, the year of his death. The artwork depicts a close-up of a person's face, rendered with bold, expressive lines. The subject is viewed from a slightly oblique angle, with their head tilted downwards and their hand resting on their cheek, creating a sense of introspection or contemplation. Kirchner's signature style, characterized by angular forms and exaggerated features, is evident in the dynamic composition and the emotive portrayal of the subject. The drawing exemplifies Kirchner's profound exploration of human emotion and psychological depth through his distinctive visual language.