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German Expressionist Collection (#5)

German Expressionism was a groundbreaking art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its bold and emotive style

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Young Man Reclining with his Head Resting on His Crossed Leg

Young Man Reclining with his Head Resting on His Crossed Leg
652733 Young Man Reclining with his Head Resting on His Crossed Leg; Liegender Knabe mit Aufgestutztem Kopf und Ubergeschlagenen Linken Bein, 1918 (charcoal on tan paper) by Schiele

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Max Mainer with a Siberian Greyhound, 1917 (oil on canvas)

Max Mainer with a Siberian Greyhound, 1917 (oil on canvas)
CH379296 Max Mainer with a Siberian Greyhound, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Woman with Raised Arms, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Woman with Raised Arms, 1910 (oil on canvas)
CH378480 Woman with Raised Arms, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halbakt mit Erhobenen Armen; ); Photo eChristies Images; German

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Flowerpot and Sugar Bowl, 1918-19 (oil on canvas)

Flowerpot and Sugar Bowl, 1918-19 (oil on canvas)
CH378476 Flowerpot and Sugar Bowl, 1918-19 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blumentopf und Zuckerdose; ); Photo eChristies Images; German

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Young Woman Lying on her Back, 1915 (pencil on buff paper)

Young Woman Lying on her Back, 1915 (pencil on buff paper)
CH376781 Young Woman Lying on her Back, 1915 (pencil on buff paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Female Nude Kneeling and Bending Forward to the Left, 1918 (w / c & black crayon on paper)

Female Nude Kneeling and Bending Forward to the Left, 1918 (w / c & black crayon on paper)
CH376779 Female Nude Kneeling and Bending Forward to the Left, 1918 (w/c & black crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Vor Gottvater Knieender Jungling, 1908 (oil, gold & copper paint on canvas)

Vor Gottvater Knieender Jungling, 1908 (oil, gold & copper paint on canvas)
CH376777 Vor Gottvater Knieender Jungling, 1908 (oil, gold & copper paint on canvas) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Portrait of Fraulein Toni Rieger

Portrait of Fraulein Toni Rieger
CH376774 Portrait of Fraulein Toni Rieger by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Discovery of Moses, 1920 (lithograph printed in black and green-yellow)

Discovery of Moses, 1920 (lithograph printed in black and green-yellow)
990496 Discovery of Moses, 1920 (lithograph printed in black and green-yellow) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 28.5x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Two Cats, 1909-10 (lithograph in colours)

Two Cats, 1909-10 (lithograph in colours)
990495 Two Cats, 1909-10 (lithograph in colours) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); 83.2x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Cats; Zwei Katzen. Franz Marc (1880-1916)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Two Women, 1907 (etching with aquatint printed in green-grey)

Two Women, 1907 (etching with aquatint printed in green-grey)
990493 Two Women, 1907 (etching with aquatint printed in green-grey) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 44.4x36.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Women; Zwei Schwestern)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Male nude, yellow, 1910 (gouache, w / c & chalk on paper)

Male nude, yellow, 1910 (gouache, w / c & chalk on paper)
995705 Male nude, yellow, 1910 (gouache, w/c & chalk on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45.3x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mannlicher Akt, gelb); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Reclining Semi-Nude with Red Hat, 1910 (w / c & crayon on paper)

Reclining Semi-Nude with Red Hat, 1910 (w / c & crayon on paper)
995702 Reclining Semi-Nude with Red Hat, 1910 (w/c & crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 31.5x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Mountain on the River, 1910 (oil on paper)

Mountain on the River, 1910 (oil on paper)
995412 Mountain on the River, 1910 (oil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 31x44.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Berg am Fluss); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Young Woman, supporting herself with her Hands, 1908 (pencil on paper)

Young Woman, supporting herself with her Hands, 1908 (pencil on paper)
995410 Young Woman, supporting herself with her Hands, 1908 (pencil on paper) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 53.4x45.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aug Ruhebeit sitzende Frau)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Before the Leopolditag in Klosterneuburg, 1907 (oil on panel)

Before the Leopolditag in Klosterneuburg, 1907 (oil on panel)
995407 Before the Leopolditag in Klosterneuburg, 1907 (oil on panel) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Kneeling woman, 1912 (gouache, w / c & pencil on paper)

Kneeling woman, 1912 (gouache, w / c & pencil on paper)
993711 Kneeling woman, 1912 (gouache, w/c & pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 30.8x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kniende Frau); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Portrait of Arthur Roessler, 1914 (etching & drypoint)

Portrait of Arthur Roessler, 1914 (etching & drypoint)
992653 Portrait of Arthur Roessler, 1914 (etching & drypoint) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 24x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Kneeling female nude, 1917 (conte crayon on paper)

Kneeling female nude, 1917 (conte crayon on paper)
992649 Kneeling female nude, 1917 (conte crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 46x29.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Standing woman, 1911 (pencil on paper)

Standing woman, 1911 (pencil on paper)
1126874 Standing woman, 1911 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48.1x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Female nude, 1918 (pencil on paper)

Female nude, 1918 (pencil on paper)
1121486 Female nude, 1918 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 29.2x45.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Scared, crouching young girl, 1912 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Scared, crouching young girl, 1912 (w / c & pencil on paper)
1121480 Scared, crouching young girl, 1912 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 31.8x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Singer on piano (pianist), 1929 (oil on canvas)

Singer on piano (pianist), 1929 (oil on canvas)
988631 Singer on piano (pianist), 1929 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 120x150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Singer on piano (pianist); Sangerin am Piano (Pianistin)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Reclining Nude; Liegender Akt, 1919 (pen, brush and indian ink on paper)

Reclining Nude; Liegender Akt, 1919 (pen, brush and indian ink on paper)
826113 Reclining Nude; Liegender Akt, 1919 (pen, brush and indian ink on paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 44.5x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reclining Nude; Liegender Akt)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Zinnien, (oil on canvas)

Zinnien, (oil on canvas)
826093 Zinnien, (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 70x65.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zinnien. Lovis Corinth (1858-1925). Oil on canvas

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Sertig Path in Summer; Sertigweg im Sommer, 1923 (oil on canvas)

Sertig Path in Summer; Sertigweg im Sommer, 1923 (oil on canvas)
826029 Sertig Path in Summer; Sertigweg im Sommer, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 120x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sertig Path in Summer; Sertigweg im Sommer)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Street Scene; Strassenszene, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Street Scene; Strassenszene, 1913 (oil on canvas)
826007 Street Scene; Strassenszene, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 70x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Scene; Strassenszene)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: The Parting of the Ways; Am Scheideweg, 1917 (tempera on canvas)

The Parting of the Ways; Am Scheideweg, 1917 (tempera on canvas)
825997 The Parting of the Ways; Am Scheideweg, 1917 (tempera on canvas) by Rohlfs, Christian (1849-1938); 124.5x118 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting of the Ways; Am Scheideweg)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Lotus Blossom; Lotusblute, 1933 (gouache, watercolour and chalk on paper)

Lotus Blossom; Lotusblute, 1933 (gouache, watercolour and chalk on paper)
825987 Lotus Blossom; Lotusblute, 1933 (gouache, watercolour and chalk on paper) by Rohlfs, Christian (1849-1938); 75.7x53.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lotus Blossom; Lotusblute)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Landscape with Chestnut Tree; Landschaft mit Kastanienbaum, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Landscape with Chestnut Tree; Landschaft mit Kastanienbaum, 1913 (oil on canvas)
825966 Landscape with Chestnut Tree; Landschaft mit Kastanienbaum, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 96x85.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Geneigter Kopf, c. 1913 (oil on board)

Geneigter Kopf, c. 1913 (oil on board)
CH402233 Geneigter Kopf, c.1913 (oil on board) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Head, 1920 (w / c on paper)

Head, 1920 (w / c on paper)
CH402226 Head, 1920 (w/c on paper) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 23.1x17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kopf; ); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Self Portrait, 1918 (gouache & w / c on paper)

Self Portrait, 1918 (gouache & w / c on paper)
CH402190 Self Portrait, 1918 (gouache & w/c on paper) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Waldstrasse, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)

Waldstrasse, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
CH257481 Waldstrasse, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 80.2x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forest route; ); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Portrait of Otto Mueller (1874-1930) 1915 (woodcut printed with monotype colours)

Portrait of Otto Mueller (1874-1930) 1915 (woodcut printed with monotype colours)
CH35028 Portrait of Otto Mueller (1874-1930) 1915 (woodcut printed with monotype colours) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 36x30 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Reclining girl (lithograph)

Reclining girl (lithograph)
CH21083 Reclining girl (lithograph) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Luminescent Algae. Aquarium in Naplesi, 1911 (ink on paper)

Luminescent Algae. Aquarium in Naplesi, 1911 (ink on paper)
5615147 Luminescent Algae. Aquarium in Naplesi, 1911 (ink on paper) by Hablik, Wenzel (1881-1934); Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Nude Figure, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Nude Figure, 1907 (oil on canvas)
4073387 Nude Figure, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 196.1x65.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Red Path, St. Prex, 1915 (oil on paper on cardboard)

Red Path, St. Prex, 1915 (oil on paper on cardboard)
4073382 Red Path, St. Prex, 1915 (oil on paper on cardboard) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 27.3x36.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Finding of Moses (Auffindung des Moses), c. 1920 (lithograph in black and gold)

Finding of Moses (Auffindung des Moses), c. 1920 (lithograph in black and gold)
4073461 Finding of Moses (Auffindung des Moses), c.1920 (lithograph in black and gold) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Helena Jawlensky, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)

Helena Jawlensky, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)
NUL117361 Helena Jawlensky, c.1905 (oil on canvas) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 64.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Portrait of Paris von Gutersloh, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Paris von Gutersloh, 1918 (oil on canvas)
488231 Portrait of Paris von Gutersloh, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 140.02 x 110.33 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Bern with Belltower, 1935 (oil on canvas)

Bern with Belltower, 1935 (oil on canvas)
488209 Bern with Belltower, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 70.5 x 80.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Self Portrait, 1920 (litho)

Self Portrait, 1920 (litho)
WFA124288 Self Portrait, 1920 (litho) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 30x25 cm; Wolseley Fine Arts, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: The Garden, 1914 (w / c on paper)

The Garden, 1914 (w / c on paper)
PWI108653 The Garden, 1914 (w/c on paper) by Macke, August (1887-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, London, UK); ePeter Willi; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: An Afro-European Couple of Dancers, c. 1903 (oil on canvas)

An Afro-European Couple of Dancers, c. 1903 (oil on canvas)
NUL396511 An Afro-European Couple of Dancers, c.1903 (oil on canvas) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 91x65.5 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: Sedentary Girl, 1907-08 (porcelain)

Sedentary Girl, 1907-08 (porcelain)
XKH149080 Sedentary Girl, 1907-08 (porcelain) by Barlach, Ernst (1870-1938); 23x21.5x23.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageGerman Expressionist Collection: The Singing Man, 1928 (zinc)

The Singing Man, 1928 (zinc)
XKH149084 The Singing Man, 1928 (zinc) by Barlach, Ernst (1870-1938); 50x46x42 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright




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German Expressionism was a groundbreaking art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its bold and emotive style. Artists like Franz Marc, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Emil Nolde were at the forefront of this movement, creating powerful and thought-provoking works. One such masterpiece is "A Tower of Blue Horses" painted by Franz Marc in 1913. This oil on canvas painting showcases Marc's fascination with animals and his use of vibrant colors to convey emotions. The blue horses stand tall against a vivid background, symbolizing freedom and spirituality. In his self-portrait from 1911, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner captures himself using pencil and watercolor on paper. This introspective piece reveals the artist's inner turmoil through distorted lines and intense brushstrokes. Another notable work is "Reclining woman in red trousers and standing female nude" created by Egon Schiele in 1912. Using gouache as his medium, Schiele explores themes of sexuality and vulnerability through these two contrasting figures. Franz von Stuck's "Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt, " an oil on canvas painting from an unknown date, portrays innocence intertwined with sensuality. The young boy's gaze invites viewers into a world filled with curiosity. Italian artist Carlo Carrà contributed to German Expressionism with his piece "Stelle della strada" in 1912. Through ink and watercolor on paper, Carrà depicts bustling city life while incorporating elements of Cubism into his composition. Max Pechstein expresses himself through various mediums as seen in his self-portrait from 1910 where he uses gouache, watercolor, and charcoal on paper. This multi-layered artwork reflects Pechstein's complex personality while showcasing his technical skills. Else Lasker-Schüler presents her unique perspective through "Lying Young Girl, Half Nude" completed in 1912.