Sunflowers by Emil Nolde c.1932

Emil Nolde, born Emil Hansen, was a German-Danish painter and printmaker, known for his vivid and expressive works. He was born on August 7, 1867, and died on April 13, 1956. Nolde was associated with the Expressionist movement and was a member of the group Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden. His paintings often featured intense colors, dynamic brushwork, and themes inspired by nature, religion, and the human condition. Despite being labeled as a “degenerate artist” by the Nazis, Nolde continued to produce art throughout his life, leaving behind a diverse and influential body of work