Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Origins

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German expressionist artist who co-founded Die Brücke (The Bridge) movement in 1905. Kirchner's visual style is characterized by bold, vibrant colors, angular forms, and a distorted, exaggerated portrayal of figures. His works from the early 1910s, such as 'Street, Berlin', made him famous for his ability to capture the vitality and energy of urban city life. Kirchner's depiction of emotionally charged scenes and his use of unconventional perspectives contributed to the popularity of German expressionism.