Three Bathers

The three models are styled in a similar way to traditional African art. This influence can be seen throughout the Die Brücke movement, to which Kirchner was a significant contributor. The forms are elongated, and detail is kept to a minimum. They stand amidst strong waves, and there is an additional bird that flies over the top. The artist returned to the topic of bathers on many occasions and generally featured three figures, though sometimes more. The overall style of the painting is far from reality, of course, with the artist preferring to use his emotions and deep thoughts to direct his brush as well as his color choices. This new approach has proven particularly popular in recent centuries.