This is a drawing of abstract figures and forms. The image is dominated by dark, sweeping lines and large areas of black and grey shading. In the center, there is a form suggesting a reclining figure or object, with curved lines indicating contours and movement. Surrounding this form are additional abstract elements that could be interpreted as background shapes or details. Bold, gestural strokes contribute to a vibrant, energetic scene with a sense of spontaneity.

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Siesta

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880 - 1938)

1911-1912

Medium: lithograph printed in black
Classification: Print
Dimensions: image: 31.5 x 42.5 cm (12 3/8 x 16 3/4 in.) ; sheet: 36.5 x 56.2 cm (14 3/8 x 22 1/8 in.)
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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