Erzsébet Korb: A Fleeting Flame of Hungarian Expressionism Erzsébet Korb (1899-1925) remains a tragically underappreciated figure in the history of early 20th-century Hungarian art. Born in Budapest, her life was cut short at just twenty-six years old by cancer, leaving behind a remarkably potent body of work that powerfully captures the emotional turmoil and psychological depth characteristic of Expressionism, while simultaneously retaining a distinctly Hungarian sensibility. Despite a relatively brief career, Korb’s paintings – primarily portraits and landscapes – demonstrate a mastery of…