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Street, Dresden
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. This painting captures the frenetic energy of city life with bold colors and distorted forms representative of the German Expressionist movement.
The Bride of the Wind (The Tempest)
Oskar Kokoschka. This highly emotional painting represents the tumultuous relationship between the artist and Alma Mahler, characterized by swirling forms and intense colors.
Portrait of Die Brücke
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The painting captures members of Die Brücke, a key group in German Expressionism, in a distorted, emotive style.
The Blue Horse I
Franz Marc. This artwork is a colorful depiction of a horse in a natural landscape, with an emphasis on emotional expression through color and form.
Improvisation 28 (second version)
Wassily Kandinsky. This abstract piece by Kandinsky is considered a milestone in the development of abstract art and uses color and form to convey emotion and spirituality.
Street Scene at Night
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The painting portrays the vibrancy and chaos of nightlife in a German city, using exaggerated forms and a striking color palette.
Self-Portrait with Physalis
Egon Schiele. Known for his raw, emotional self-portraits, this work features Schiele with a haunting gaze, holding a Chinese lantern plant (physalis).
The Last Supper
Emil Nolde. An interpretation of the biblical scene with intensively expressive brushwork and color symbolism. It reflects Nolde's interest in religious themes.
White Crucifixion
Marc Chagall. Depicting Jesus as a Jewish martyr, this painting combines elements of the Crucifixion with Jewish symbols to create a unique interpretation of suffering.
Woman with a Bag
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff. This Expressionist painting features a highly stylized female figure with a bold use of color and exaggerated form.
Berlin Street Scene
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. This cityscape captures the movement and tension of the modern metropolis with its vivid colors and angular figures.
Composition VII
Wassily Kandinsky. One of Kandinsky's most famous abstract works, Composition VII is a dynamic and complex arrangement of color and shape thought to represent the themes of war, resurrection, and life.
Seated Woman with Bent Knee
Egon Schiele. Schiele's portrayal of a woman is unflinchingly raw, with contorted posture and expressive line work, signaling the exploration of the human psyche.
The Scream
Edvard Munch. The Scream features a haunting figure against a blood red sky, symbolizing the anxiety of modern man.
Fate of the Animals
Franz Marc. A powerful portrayal of animals in a forest during an apocalyptic disaster, emphasizing the theme of natural destruction.
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