Harry Graf Kessler 1906

Edvard Munch's 1906 portrait of Harry Graf Kessler, a German writer and art collector, is a striking example of the artist's signature Expressionist style. Characterized by bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, the painting captures Kessler's presence with a sense of intensity. Munch's use of strong lines and elongated forms emphasizes Kessler's posture, creating a sense of both confidence and anxiety. The painting's background, a swirling mass of yellow, adds to the emotional weight of the composition.