Emil Nolde

Emil Nolde (1867–1956), born Emil Hansen near the Danish-German border, was one of the most powerful Expressionist painters of the 20th century. His paintings are explosions of colour — vivid sunflowers, stormy seascapes, and religious scenes rendered in thick, aggressive brushwork. Though briefly associated with Die Brücke, Nolde largely worked alone, developing a deeply personal style rooted in the flat marshlands and dramatic skies of northern Germany.

The Nolde Foundation at Seebüll, near the Danish border, preserves his home, studio, and garden. The museum houses one of the most important collections of his work.