Schlafender mit Katze II
1930
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a founding father of German Expressionism, takes a rare nap in this 1930 piece. Usually known for his jagged, anxious cityscapes, here he depicts a nude figure—likely himself—fast asleep with a cat claiming his stomach as a bed. The long, flowing lines suggest a deep, heavy slumber, offering a stark contrast to the mental turmoil that plagued the artist during his retreat in the Swiss Alps. It’s a surprisingly tender moment from a man famous for artistic rebellion.
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