Emil Nolde was a famous German painter before WWII and was initially a Nazi supporter. He was later claimed a degenerate by the Nazis and forbidden to paint. He kept painting small paintings however, and they are known as the "Unpainted Pictures."
The tour was given exclusively in German, so naturally I didn't understand a word of it. My host-father explained a lot of what was said though so I did learn quite a lot about Nolde.
Here are some pictures of his beautiful flower garden where many of his works were inspired. Aunt Kathy, I think you would love his garden. I know you would have done it's beauty justice.
They almost lined up...
Sorry it's sideways, but here you can see how Emil designed his garden. The pathways show his and his wife's initials.
Hi Mari!
ReplyDeleteI saw my first Emil Nolde paintings at the art gallery in Buffalo when I was just a bit older than you. They were watercolors, so bright and vibrant that I've never forgotten them. (I'm one of your dad's students from Door County).
Beautiful pictures! So fun to get another update!
ReplyDeleteI DO love the garden, Mari--and your beautiful pictures of it. Even a WHITE sunflower. Wow! But my favorite picture, I think, is of all those fish bones. Thanks for giving us a peek at your adventures. We miss knowing you're only a state away!
ReplyDeleteLove that you were there! (And glad you ordered the salmon!)
ReplyDeleteLove the pics and the Emil Nolde is intriguing ... sent me to Wikipedia. Love, UL.
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