When was linocut printing invented?

Linocut printing was invented near the start of the 20th century. The technique first emerged in Germany as a way to make intricate patterns on wallpaper. However, it was the Bridge group of German Expressionist artists who popularized it in art. Formed in 1913, the Bridge group, or Die Brücke, sought to create a bridge to the future with their art. Artists Erich Heckel, Max Pechstein, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff were among its members. Explore a wide variety of art prints on 1stDibs.