1913, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Two Women by a Sink: The Sisters -- Stadel Museum (Frankfurt)
From the museum label: From 1912 onwards, the sisters Erna and Gerda Schilling appear in many of Kirchner's Berlin period paintings (1911-1917). Both worked as dancers in nightclubs and as models for various artists. Close together and yet isolated from each other, Kirchner placed Gerda diagonally behind Erna, dipping her hands into a sink. The pointy shapes, garish colours and the play on the complementary contrast of pink and green are typical of Kirchner's Berlin period paintings. It all reflects his experiences in the big city, especially the fast pace of life and the isolation of the individual. As Kirchner's significant other, Erna (1884-1945) supported him in his artistic work, made embroideries according to his designs and later also took care of his business as well as the administration of his estate.
1913, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Two Women by a Sink: The Sisters -- Stadel Museum (Frankfurt)
From the museum label: From 1912 onwards, the sisters Erna and Gerda Schilling appear in many of Kirchner's Berlin period paintings (1911-1917). Both worked as dancers in nightclubs and as models for various artists. Close together and yet isolated from each other, Kirchner placed Gerda diagonally behind Erna, dipping her hands into a sink. The pointy shapes, garish colours and the play on the complementary contrast of pink and green are typical of Kirchner's Berlin period paintings. It all reflects his experiences in the big city, especially the fast pace of life and the isolation of the individual. As Kirchner's significant other, Erna (1884-1945) supported him in his artistic work, made embroideries according to his designs and later also took care of his business as well as the administration of his estate.