Head of a Sick Man. Self-Portrait

"Head of a Sick Man. Self-Portrait" by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner exemplifies his powerful use of Expressionism, capturing intense emotion and psychological depth. As one of the founders of Die Brücke, Kirchner emphasized bold colors and distorted forms to express inner turmoil. This Self-portrait reveals his personal struggles, especially after his experiences in World War I, which led to a mental breakdown. His work, often branded as "degenerate" by the Nazis, reflects a raw, honest confrontation with suffering and existential angst characteristic of early 20th-century Expressionism.