Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880–1938) was a co-founder of the Expressionist group "Die Brücke" and ranks among the most important figures of German Expressionism. Bold colour, dynamic form and an expressive idiom define his work. After studying architecture in Dresden, he devoted himself entirely to art, becoming known above all for his depictions of modern city life, his nudes in nature and his striking woodcuts. After the First World War he settled in Davos, Switzerland, where the alpine landscape increasingly shaped his work.