Gerard Boersma is known for his paintings of people in museums looking at famous paintings. This painting of 60 x 30 cm shows the artist himself taking in a self portrait as a soldier by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. This is a powerful Expressionist painting from 1915 that critiques the trauma and devastation of World War I through symbolism rather than a literal depiction of war. The work dates from 2025 and is made with acrylic on panel. Signed on the back and front and comes with a label of the artist as well as a Certificate Of Authenticity. About the artist Gerard Boersma has been an internationally acclaimed artist for over 24 years well known for his colorful and detailed style of realistic painting, in which he expresses both his concerns and his love for contemporary society. His art is in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide (6 continents, >30 countries). In 2018 he showed his works alongside Warhol, Haring, Banksy and others at a group show in France. He lives in Leeuwarden and works in Makkum, the Netherlands.