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The [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=drinker,self+portrait,self,portrait&']Drinker (self-portrait)[/A] by [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=ernst+ludwig+kirchner,ernst,ludwig,kirchner&']Ernst Ludwig Kirchner[/A] is a powerful and emotive painting that showcases the artist's unique Expressionist style. Created in 1914, this oil on canvas piece measures 119 x 89 cm and is housed at the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=germanisches+nationalmuseum,germanisches,nationalmuseum&']Germanisches Nationalmuseum[/A] in Nuremberg, Germany. [H2]Artist Background[/H2] [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=ernst+ludwig+kirchner,ernst,ludwig,kirchner&']Ernst Ludwig Kirchner[/A] was a renowned German artist and a leading figure in the Expressionist movement. He co-founded the artist group [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=die+brücke,brücke&']Die Brücke[/A], which aimed to reconnect art with elemental experience and emotion. Throughout his career, Kirchner explored themes of urban life, nature, and self-reflection in his work. [H2]The Painting[/H2] The [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=drinker,self+portrait,self,portrait&']Drinker (self-portrait)[/A] is a striking example of Kirchner's Expressionist style. The painting features the artist seated at a table with a glass in front of him, depicting himself as a solitary figure. The bold colors and distorted forms used in the painting convey Kirchner's emotional state during a challenging period of his life. [H2]Key Features[/H2] Some key features of the painting include: [UL] [LI]The use of bold, vibrant colors to create a sense of intensity and emotion[/LI] [LI]The distorted forms and exaggerated facial features, characteristic of Expressionist art[/LI] [LI]The sparse background, which focuses attention on the central figure[/LI] [/UL] [H2]Discover More at ArtsDot.com[/H2] To learn more about [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=ernst+ludwig+kirchner,ernst,ludwig,kirchner&']Ernst Ludwig Kirchner[/A] and his works, visit [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=ernst+ludwig+kirchner,ernst,ludwig,kirchner&']ArtsDot.com[/A]. Our collection includes a range of Kirchner's paintings, including [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+red+tower+at+halle,tower,halle&']The Red Tower at Halle[/A] and other notable works. Experience the emotion and power of Expressionism with ArtsDot.com. [BR] For more information on the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=germanisches+nationalmuseum,germanisches,nationalmuseum&']Germanisches Nationalmuseum[/A], visit [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=germanisches+nationalmuseum,germanisches,nationalmuseum&']ArtsDot.com[/A]. Our website features a range of articles and resources on art and museums, including the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=museum+frieder+burda,museum,frieder,burda&']Museum Frieder Burda[/A] in Germany.