Naked Model on the Sofa
1905
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner captures an intimate, slightly awkward studio moment in this 1905 sketch, showing a nude model lounging on a sofa while a clothed man sits nearby nursing a drink. The rough, energetic strokes and heavy shading are classic early Expressionism, stripping away polite realism to reveal the raw, unpolished reality of the artist's studio. You can spot Kirchner's signature 'ELK' monogram tucked in the bottom left corner, stamping his personal mark on this candid glimpse into the bohemian life of early 20th-century Dresden.
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