La figlia Sternheim
1916
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner carved this striking portrait of a young woman with hypnotic, flowing hair during the turbulent years of World War I. As a leading figure of German Expressionism, he used bold, jagged lines and stark black-and-white contrasts to capture raw emotion rather than realistic perfection. The mysterious, almost tribal figures lurking in the background add a theatrical, dreamlike quality to the piece, making you wonder what story this intense gaze is hiding. Kirchner was known for his intense, sometimes anxious energy, and this print perfectly captures that edgy, modern vibe that shocked the art world over a century ago.