Badende am See Possibly 1907

"Badende am See" (Bathers by the Lake) is a watercolor painting by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created in 1907. The work, now housed in the Städel Museum, depicts two women in a stylized, simplified manner, surrounded by foliage. Kirchner’s use of bold lines and vibrant colors are hallmarks of his Expressionist style, which sought to convey emotional intensity rather than objective reality. The painting’s subject matter reflects the artist's fascination with the human figure and the natural world, capturing the beauty and sensuality of the summer season. The work is a prime example of Kirchner’s early mature style, blending the influence of Impressionism with his own distinctive Expressionist approach.