Head of a Sick Man. Self-Portrait (1918) by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Head of a Sick Man. Self-Portrait - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - 1918

Artwork Information

TitleHead of a Sick Man. Self-Portrait
ArtistErnst Ludwig Kirchner
Date1918
Dimensions58.8 x 43.4 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationStädel, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About Head of a Sick Man. Self-Portrait

The artwork titled “Head of a Sick Man. Self-Portrait” is a piece by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner created in 1918. This work belongs to the Expressionism movement, measures 58.8 x 43.4 cm, and is currently located at the Städel in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is a self-portrait.

The artwork portrays a deeply expressive and somewhat harrowing depiction of the artist himself. It uses stark contrasts and intense lines, characteristic of the Expressionist movement, to convey a sense of inner turmoil and suffering. The face is rendered with exaggerated lines and shadows, capturing the physical and emotional state of illness. The eyes, in particular, seem to convey a deep sense of anguish and existential distress. The stylistic choices in the artwork emphasize the psychological depth and personal struggle at the time of its creation.

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