(b Nolde, Schleswig-Holstein, 7 Aug 1867; d Seebüll,
Schleswig-Holstein, 13 April 1956).
German painter, watercolourist and printmaker. He was one of the strongest
and most independent of the German Expressionists. Nolde belonged to the
Dresden-based group known as DIE BRUCKE from 1906 to 1907. Primarily a
colourist, he is best known for his paintings in oil, his watercolours and
his graphic work. His art was deeply influenced by the stark natural
beauty of his north German homeland, and alongside numerous landscapes,
seascapes and flower paintings, Nolde also produced works with religious
and imaginary subjects.
