Liegender Mädchenakt 1910

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner made this ink drawing, titled Liegender Mädchenakt, at an unknown date. Look at the way he’s used line here. It’s like he’s thinking on the page, letting the pen wander and find its way. The black ink against the white paper is so stark, creating a feeling of immediacy. You can almost feel the scratch of the pen, the artist's hand moving quickly to capture the figure. Notice how some lines are thick and bold, while others are thin and delicate, giving the drawing a dynamic energy. It feels honest, not fussed over. My eye keeps going to the woman’s hair, those scribbled lines full of life. It reminds me of Picasso’s drawings, this same playful energy and confidence in each stroke. It’s a conversation across time, isn't it? This piece embraces a kind of raw, open-ended beauty. There's no right or wrong, just seeing and feeling.