Sitting Woman with a Wooden Sculpture 

This painting, *Sitting Woman with a Wooden Sculpture*, by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, depicts a woman seated at a table, holding a cigarette and looking off to the side. Her pose is relaxed and she appears to be in contemplation. To her right, a nude wooden sculpture stands on a pedestal, adding to the mysterious and introspective atmosphere of the piece. The vibrant colors, simplified forms, and use of bold lines are characteristic of Kirchner's style. This piece is a prime example of the emotional intensity and expressive use of color that defined German Expressionism.