Madness | Albert Birkle | 1925 20th Century The Lunatic of Étretat by

The Lunatic of Étretat by Hugues Merle

Thomas Cole contrasts the cold glow of moonlight with the violent warmth of fire to evoke a moment of banishment and moral reckoning

spiritual atmosphere

the centrepiece is the darkly grinning "King of the Carnival"

"The Dance of Death" by Alphonse Mucha

Madness | Albert Birkle | 1925 20th Century The Lunatic of Étretat by"Irrsinn" (Madness). This haunting Expressionist painting by Albert Birkle portrays a man gripped by psychological torment. A skeletal, monstrous figure looms over him, clawing at his head and shoulders, symbolizing inner demons or madness. With bulging eyes and a distressed expression, the man appears trapped in a state of mental anguish. The stark red background and distorted anatomy heighten the emotional intensity, embodying the raw fear and