Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

German, 1880 – 1938. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a famous printmaker and painter. Kirchner was the founder of Die Brücke, a group of 20th-century expressionist artists. The artist's works mainly involve paintings, sculptures, and prints, that often contradicted academic art. His works often included nudes, urban life scenes, and landscapes. Paintings featuring the urban scene on the evening of World War I are among his well-known artworks. They are famous for the powerful depiction of eroticism and psychological tension. The crude, black-and-white wood prints, were used for illustrating magazines and books. One notable example was Der Strum, a leading German periodical.

Artists like Albrecht Dürer, Vincent van Gogh, and Edvard Munch mainly inspire Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's paintings, prints, and artworks. The Polynesian and African art was an inspiration for his simple forms, mask-like faces, and vibrant color paintings. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's paintings and artworks for sale include Berlin street scenes, nudes, and nightlife paintings. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner‘s paintings for sale include multiple woodcut prints, lithographs, and etchings. Many of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's artwork at online auction feature unorthodox and unique effects. Today Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s works are available for sale and are on display at many prominent museums.