
German artist (1867–1956)
1867 — 1956
Quick Facts
Profession
German artist (1867–1956)
Born
August 7, 1867
Died
1956 (age ~89)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
photographer, painter, sculptor
1867
Born in Nolde (1867-08-07)
1889
EducationStudied at Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe (1889–1890)
1952
AwardCulture and Science Award of the City of Kiel
1956
Died in Seebüll
About
Emil Nolde was a German 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.
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Emil Nolde was a German 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
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Emil Nolde was born on August 7, 1867.
Emil Nolde died in 1956, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — August 7, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
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— an admirer
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