Man's Head. Self-portrait

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's Self-portrait titled "Man's Head" exemplifies his role as a pioneer of Expressionism. The painting captures the intense emotion and raw psychological depth characteristic of his work, reflecting his personal struggles and tumultuous experiences during and after World War I. Kirchner's bold use of color and distorted forms convey a sense of alienation, aligning with the core principles of Expressionism. As a founder of the Die Brücke group, his art played a significant role in shaping 20th-century modernist movements, despite facing persecution by the Nazi regime who branded his work as "degenerate."