A German painter and printmaker, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a founding member of the Expressionist group Die Brücke, which sought to capture the raw energy and emotion of modern life. His bold colors, dynamic compositions, and angular figures reflected both the excitement and anxiety of the early twentieth century. Kirchner’s work often depicted street scenes, dancers, and nudes with a sense of psychological tension, making him one of the most influential and distinctive voices in German Expressionism.