Head of a Peasant Woman (Fr. Schmid)
1919
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a leading figure of German Expressionism, created this intense portrait of a peasant woman around 1919. Notice the jagged, anxious lines and the wide, staring eyes that seem to convey a deep sense of unease. Kirchner often used printmaking to capture raw emotion, stripping away realistic details to get straight to the psychological core of his subjects. This piece, titled 'Head of a Peasant Woman (Mrs. Schmid),' is a perfect example of how he turned traditional art forms into a tool for modern angst.
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