Three Kneeling Women (Drei Frauen knied) 1913

Wilhelm Lehmbruck's "Three Kneeling Women (Drei Frauen knied)" is a 1913 etching that captures the artist's signature elongated, expressive forms. The three nude figures are rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading, their postures conveying a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The piece exemplifies Lehmbruck's exploration of the human form through a modernist lens, characterized by a simplified aesthetic and emotive power. His work, often considered a precursor to Expressionism, is known for its melancholic tone and profound understanding of human emotion.