Emil Nolde (born
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 is considered to be one of the great
oil painting and
watercolor painters of the 20th century. He is known for his vigorous 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.