ARTIST 15: EMIL NOLDE

Head with Pipe Self Portrait, 1907



St. Mary of Egypt Among Sinners, 1910



Masks Still Life III, 1911

The Prophet, 1912 Woodcut Print

Candle Dancers, 1912

Portrait of Mary Wigman, 1920



Life of Christ Exhibit, Grand-Palais Paris 2008

9 years ago a college professor introduced to me to the work of Emil Nolde. Never before had I considered painting a quest worth embarking upon. With the introduction of Nolde's work along with the palette knife I began to paint. Some may know of Nolde some may not. Nolde is considered a great by the art world however I feel he seldom receives praise.

Emil Nolde was a German expressionist and a member of Die Brucke. After Hitler  came to power Nolde's work was considered "Degenerate Art." over 1000 pieces of his work were removed from museums during the early 1940's. Nolde was ordered to stop creating art or be in violation of Nazi law. Nolde continued to paint primarily on a small scale with watercolors. In true Avant-Garde fashion Emil Nolde at the age of 81 married a 28 year-old he continued to paint up until his death in 1956.

Link to Quotes by Emil Nolde

http://www.thearttribune.com/Emil-Nolde-1867-1956.html

http://www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=4327

Great Resource to Find Nolde's Work

Thanks for the support - Matthew Ivey http://www.triggerfingerphoto.com/