Karl Schmidt-Rotluff

 

Du und Ich (1919)

Karl Schmidt-Rotluff was a German painter and printmaker who was active in the early 20th century. He was born in 1884 in Menster, Germany, and studied art at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. Schmidt-Rotluff was a member of the Expressionist movement, which sought to express emotional and psychological states through the use of color, form, and line.

Schmidt-Rotluff was known for his landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, which were characterized by their bold, expressive brushwork and bright, vibrant colors. He was also interested in the graphic arts and produced a number of prints and illustrations during his career. Schmidt-Rotluff exhibited his work widely in Germany and internationally, and his work can be found in many public and private collections. He died in 1976 at the age of 92.