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1909
Meet 'Dodo,' the nickname of Doris Grosse, a dancer and muse who captivated Ernst Ludwig Kirchner around 1909. With bold, scratchy lines and a simplified form, Kirchner captures her in a loose, kimono-like robe, leaning forward with an intense, almost vulnerable gaze. This piece is a classic example of German Expressionism, specifically from his time with the Die Brücke group, where raw emotion and jagged lines took precedence over realistic perfection. It feels like a quick, intimate sketch of a lover caught in a quiet moment.