About
German artist associated with both the Expressionism and New Objectivity movements. He was prolific in the area of self-portraits, painting nearly as many as Rembrandt and Picasso.
Before Fame
He was a medical volunteer during World War I. This traumatic experience greatly influenced his artwork. He was one of the most heralded artists of the Weimar Republic.
Trivia
His work was displayed at the Brooklyn Museum and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Family Life
He and his second wife, Quappi, left Germany for Amsterdam after Hitler denounced his work and the work of fellow modern artists as degenerate.
Associated With
He was influenced by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
