Arthur Kampf (1864 - 1950)
1864-09-28Aachen, Germany1950-02-08Castrop-Rauxel, GermanyGermany
Arthur Kampf
Arthur Kampf was a German painter. He was associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting.
Kampf's work is most strongly associated with the genre of traditional history painting, though throughout his lifetime he explored styles influenced by Impressionism and Art Nouveau. He was also celebrated for large scale portrait work and in particular children's portraiture. Kampf also worked extensively as an illustrator, contributing drawings to volumes by Shakespeare (1925), R. Herzog, History of Prussia (1913) and J.W. Goethe, Faust (1925). Kampf's artwork post World War II largely focused on religious themes.
Date and place of birt: | 28 september 1864, Aachen, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 8 february 1950, Castrop-Rauxel, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Düsseldorf school of painting, Rhenish Secession |
Genre: | History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Art Nouveau, Impressionism, Modern art |