Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German expressionist painter and one of the founders of the artist group Die Brücke (The Bridge), which played a pivotal role in the development of modern art in the early 20th century. Kirchner's work is characterized by bold colors, dynamic compositions, and distorted forms, reflecting the intensity and anxiety of modern urban life. His style evolved from figurative and expressive depictions to more abstract and fragmented forms, influenced by African art and primitivism.
