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Wrestlers in a Circus
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Locked in a dangerous embrace, beefy wrestlers writhe on a brightly colored mat. Famous for his scenes of urban life, Kirchner uses loose brushstrokes to capture the blur of bodies in motion. Imagine watching this intense match, surrounded by screaming spectators.
| Artist / Maker | Ernst Ludwig Kirchner |
|---|---|
| Date | 1909 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, 20th century |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 107.5 x 121 x 7 cm (42 5/16 x 47 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.); Unframed: 80.5 x 94 cm (31 11/16 x 37 in.) |
| Department | Modern European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880–1938) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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