German Expressionism

Franz Kline, Mahoning, 1956. Oil and paper on canvas, 80 3/8 × 100 1/2in. (204.2 × 255.3 cm), Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. https://whitney.org/collection/works/1997
Abstract Expressionism: A Brief History & Exploration
Born in the late nineteenth century, Modernism sought to challenge conventional institutions of its time. The late nineteenth century saw a shifting European political structure, with the birth of…
George Grosz, Gefährliche Straße, 1918.
A Frightening Vision of Germany at the end of World War I
"Gefährliche Straße (Dangerous Street)" is a picture of the First World War as it was played out on the streets of Berlin, painted during the last months of the War in July 1918.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Berlin Street Scene, 1913-14
Kirchner and His Women: Between Innovation and Tradition
There is a strong link between Ernest Ludwig Kirchner’s romantic relationships with women and his artistic output.