Expressionism
Turtle (Emil Nolde)
Emil Nolde (1867–1956) made Turtle. It belongs to the Expressionism movement.
Turtle: the essentials
- Title
- Turtle
- Artist
- Emil Nolde (1867–1956)
- Artist born in
- Nolde, Denmark
- Movement
- Expressionism
- Subject
- animals
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Is "Turtle" by Emil Nolde a bright or a dark artwork?
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Is "Turtle" free of copyright?
Regarding copyright, "Turtle" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
What does "Turtle" by Emil Nolde depict?
"Turtle" by Emil Nolde depicts: animals.
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Who created "Turtle" and what style is it in?
"Turtle" was created by Emil Nolde in the Expressionism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.
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About the artist, Emil Nolde
1867–1956, Denmark
Emil Nolde
The Life and Identity of Emile Nolde Born Hans Emil Hansen on 7 August 1867, the man who would become known as Emile Nolde grew up near the village of Nolde in the Duchy of Schleswig. His early years were shaped by the rural, agrarian life of his family. He eventually moved away from this path, choosing instead to work as a wood carver and furniture decorator. This tactile, physical labor preceded his shift toward painting and printmaking.