Two Nudes on a Bed c. 1906

"Two Nudes on a Bed" (c. 1906) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner is a striking example of the artist's Expressionist style. The drawing, executed in black ink on paper, features two nude figures in a highly stylized and angular manner. Kirchner's bold lines and exaggerated forms convey a sense of raw emotion and immediacy, characteristic of his early works. The simplified anatomy and the composition, which emphasizes the figures' bodies in a close-up view, create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. This work exemplifies Kirchner's exploration of themes of sexuality, urban life, and the human condition.