Alfred Kubin: The Shadow Painter of Symbolism and Expressionism Alfred Leopold Isidor Kubin (10 April 1877 – 20 August 1959) stands as a singular figure in Austrian art history, recognized primarily for his hauntingly beautiful and psychologically complex prints—particularly those imbued with the dark spirit of Symbolism and foreshadowing the anxieties of Expressionism. Born in Leitmeritz (now Litoměřice), Bohemia, Kubin’s artistic journey began amidst personal turmoil – a near-fatal suicide attempt fueled by unresolved grief over his mother's death and subsequent mental instability stemming…