Eduard Otto Nückel (1888 - 1955)
1888-09-06Cologne, Germany1955-11-12Cologne, GermanyGermany
Eduard Otto Nückel
Otto Nückel was a German painter, graphic designer, illustrator and cartoonist. He is best known as one of the 20th century's pioneer wordless novelists, along with Frans Masereel and Lynd Ward. He developed his skill in drawing and painting, joining the artists' association, the Munich Sezession, and developing an interest in relief printing. Because of the scarcity of wood, Nückel made engravings for relief prints on lead plates. A pioneer in lead engraving, Nückel developed an accomplished mastery of this medium, distinguished by ample use of the multiple-line tool. Much of Nückel's work favors dark comedy, profound irony and an often scathing sarcasm.
Date and place of birt: | 6 september 1888, Cologne, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 12 november 1955, Cologne, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Cartoonist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Portraitist |
Art school / group: | Munich Secession |
Genre: | Caricature, Cityscape, Genre art, Nude art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait |
Art style: | Realism |
Technique: | Ink, Pencil, Engraving, Hand graphic, Oil, Oil on canvas, Watercolor |