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Emil Nolde Art

German, 1867-1956
Emil Nolde (born Hans Emil Hansen; 7 August 1867 – 13 April 1956) was a German-Danish painter and printmaker. He was one of the first Expressionists, a member of Die Brücke, and was one of the first oil painting and watercolor painters of the early 20th century to explore color. He is known for his brushwork and expressive choice of colors. Golden yellows and deep reds appear frequently in his work, giving a luminous quality to otherwise somber tones. His watercolors include vivid, brooding storm-scapes and brilliant florals. Emil Nolde’s etchings reach far beyond the traditional printmaking of the early 20th century. He created rich tonal and textural areas through unusual applications of acid to his etching plates, masses of undulating, interwoven lines, and scratching with a variety of tools. He taught his inventive techniques to other Die Brucke artists.
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Abschied (Parting)

Abschied (Parting)

By Emil Nolde

Located in New York, NY

Emil Nolde (1876-1956), Abschied (Parting), etching and aquatint (tonal effects), 1906, signed in pencil lower right. Reference: Schiefler/Mosel 20, third state (of 3). One of only...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Patient, Doctor, Death and Devil - Etching and Aquatint by E. Nolde, 1911
Patient, Doctor, Death and Devil - Etching and Aquatint by E. Nolde, 1911

Patient, Doctor, Death and Devil - Etching and Aquatint by E. Nolde, 1911

By Emil Nolde

Located in Roma, IT

Patient, Doctor, Death and Devil, is an original etching and aquatint on paper, realized by Emil Nolde in 1911, hand-signed, titled and numbered IV.5, total edition 30 copies in 5...

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1910s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Junges Paar

Junges Paar

By Emil Nolde

Located in New York, NY

Large and very scarce etching, aquatint and drypoint. This richly-inked impression is the second state (of 2) from a limited edition of approximately 17. Signed and titled in pencil ...

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1920s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint

Marschlandschaft (mit drei Hausern) by Emil Nolde
Marschlandschaft (mit drei Hausern) by Emil Nolde

Marschlandschaft (mit drei Hausern) by Emil Nolde

By Emil Nolde

Located in New Orleans, LA

Emil Nolde 1867-1956 German Marschlandschaft (mit drei Häusern) Marshland (With Three Houses) Signed “Nolde” (lower right) Watercolor on Japan paper A work of engaging richness and emotion, Marschlandschaft (mit drei Häusern) invites the viewer directly into the heart of the intuitive, poetic world of Emil Nolde. An essential figure in the German avant-garde, Nolde’s highly modern oeuvre stands as an important precursor to the Abstract Expressionists of the mid-20th century. With its vivid colors and emotional intensity, the present work is exemplary of his output, containing all of the best characteristics of his mature style. Brilliant, amorphous fields of color suggest the vast, marshy landscape of Nolde’s native Schleswig-Holstein region near the German-Danish border. The artist’s application of paint is powerful and dramatic, conveying with a few brushstrokes the impression of passing storm clouds, allowing light and sky to peek through and illuminate the colors of his landscape. A sense of fluidity and immediacy were of great importance to Nolde. He once said, “I try to avoid all thinking. A vague concept of color and luminosity suffices, and the picture evolves during the act of painting.” The flow and spontaneity of watercolor lent themselves well to Nolde’s creative approach, and he achieved a vibrancy in the medium that is unsurpassed. Nolde is considered one of the most important exponents of German Expressionism and was one of the most prominent representatives of the avant-garde in Germany. His participation in the seminal group Die Brücke (The Bridge) links him to one of the earliest artists' associations which had a crucial impact on the development of modern art. His interplay of color and form set him apart from his contemporaries, and his work is recognized as a monumental step toward modernism. However, Nolde’s work was derided in his day by the Nazi regime in Germany, and he was forbidden from painting. Deemed too “decadent,” 33 of his works were displayed in the infamous Entartete Kunst, Degenerate Art Exhibition in Munich in 1937, labeling the artist's works as a “threat” to Germany. The Nazi Party destroyed hundreds of Nolde's works and confiscated over one thousand more — the greatest number of any artist — highlighting the rarity of the present composition. Throughout his career, Nolde received numerous awards, including the Print Prize of the XXVL Venice Biennale and the Order “Pour le mérite...

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Watercolor

Important German Expressionist Etching Hamburg, Reiherstiegdock 1910 Emil Nolde
Important German Expressionist Etching Hamburg, Reiherstiegdock 1910 Emil Nolde

Important German Expressionist Etching Hamburg, Reiherstiegdock 1910 Emil Nolde

By Emil Nolde

Located in Portland, OR

Highly important German Expressionist etching by Emil Nolde (1867-1956), Hamburg, Reiherstiegdock, 1910. This is a very rare signed and titled etching of Hamburg, Reiherstiegdock, is...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Monster - Lithograph by Emil Nolde - 1926
Monster - Lithograph by Emil Nolde - 1926

Monster - Lithograph by Emil Nolde - 1926

By Emil Nolde

Located in Roma, IT

Monster is an original color lithograph realized by Emil Nolde in 1926, artist’s proof before the first edition, out of an edition of 520 copies, Image dimensions: 16.2x11.2 In v...

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1920s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Lithograph

Frauenprofil (Profile of a Woman)

Frauenprofil (Profile of a Woman)

By Emil Nolde

Located in New York, NY

Emil Nolde (1867-1956), Frauenprofil (Profile of a Woman), woodcut, 1917, signed in pencil lower right (also titled, numbered 8, and annotated III.10 lower left). Reference: Schiefle...

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1910s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Woodcut

Summer Flowers by Emil Nolde, Limited Ed. Print, Framed
Summer Flowers by Emil Nolde, Limited Ed. Print, Framed

Summer Flowers by Emil Nolde, Limited Ed. Print, Framed

By Emil Nolde

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Limited edition print of Summer Flowers by Emil Nolde features a bright and colorful grouping of garden flowers in yellow, blue, red, and green colors, spreading against the light b...

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Mid-20th Century German Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Hamburg, Mild Atmosphere - German Expressionism Hamburg Harbour Maritime Scene
Hamburg, Mild Atmosphere - German Expressionism Hamburg Harbour Maritime Scene

Hamburg, Mild Atmosphere - German Expressionism Hamburg Harbour Maritime Scene

By Emil Nolde

Located in London, GB

This original drypoint is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist "Emil Nolde" at the lower right margin. It is one of at least 18 impressions printed on Van Gelder Zonen pape...

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1910s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Drypoint

{Conversation} Unterhaltung German Expressionism Romantic Scene
{Conversation} Unterhaltung German Expressionism Romantic Scene

{Conversation} Unterhaltung German Expressionism Romantic Scene

By Emil Nolde

Located in London, GB

EMIL NOLDE 1867-1956 Nolde 1867 - 1956 Seebüll (German) Title: [Conversation] Unterhaltung, 1906 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Titled Etching in Colour on Heavy Van Ge...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Emil Nolde Art

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Etching

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Find a wide variety of authentic Emil Nolde art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Emil Nolde in etching, aquatint, woodcut print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Expressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Emil Nolde art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Rudolf Bauer, Lovis Corinth, and Paul Klee. Emil Nolde art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,337 and tops out at $2,750,000, while the average work can sell for $16,000.