“Every day I studied the nude, and movement in the streets and in the shops [in Berlin]. Out of the naturalistic surface with all its variations I wanted to derive the pictorially determined surface.”
Quote by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
German Expressionist painter known for his distinctive style and bold use of color. Born on May 6, 1880, and died on June 15, 1938, Kirchner's works often depicted urban landscapes and figures, filled with strong emotions and expressiveness. more
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