Young Couple 1935

"Young Couple" is a 1935 watercolor painting by German Expressionist Emil Nolde. The painting depicts a young couple in a close embrace, their faces and bodies rendered in bold, colorful brushstrokes. The vibrant colors of the painting, particularly the red, yellow, and green, contribute to a sense of passion and intensity. Nolde's distinctive style, characterized by its expressive and emotionally charged imagery, is evident in this work. The painting's bold use of color and simplified forms exemplifies the key tenets of Expressionism, which aimed to express inner emotions and experiences rather than objective reality. Today, "Young Couple" is housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain, where it remains a testament to Nolde's artistic vision and the enduring power of his artistic legacy.