Marine painters — Art and antiques
Claus Friedrich Bergen was a German painter of the first half of the twentieth century. He is known as a marine painter and illustrator.
Claus Bergen illustrated Karl May's adventure tales early in his career, creating more than 450 works. He specialized in nautical subjects, depictions of fishing and coastal landscapes, and traveled to Norway, England, the Mediterranean and America. During World War I, Bergen created paintings depicting sea battles; he was the only artist of his time to participate in a submarine raid. In World War II, he was included by the Nazis in the "God-given list" and his work was exhibited in Nazi exhibitions in Munich from 1937 to 1944.
Hermann Wilhelm Benjamin Eschke was a German painter of the second half of the 19th century. He is known as a marine painter.
Hermann Eschke began his career by traveling through southern France and the Pyrenees, after which he became a free-lance artist, creating sketches and designs while traveling in Europe. In collaboration with his son Richard Eschke, the master created murals and dioramas, including works for the Imperial Panorama in Berlin. His contribution to art was recognized with honors and medals, including the title of "Royal Professor" and the gold medal of the Berlin Artists' Association.
