Portrait of Art Dealer Manfred Shames 1932

This 1932 portrait by German Expressionist artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner depicts Manfred Shames, an art dealer. Kirchner's signature style is evident in the bold, angular forms and vibrant color palette. The subject is seated with a book and a pipe, while a stylized figure of a nude stands behind him, adding a layer of symbolism and reflecting Kirchner's interest in the human form. The fragmented composition further emphasizes the artist's expressive approach, characteristic of the Expressionist movement.