Peter Herkenrath (1990 - 1992)
1990-04-18Cologne, Germany1992-11-13Mainz, GermanyGermany
Peter Herkenrath
Peter Herkenrath was a German self-taught artist, one of the brightest representatives of abstract art after World War II.
He created what he called "wall paintings": he applied thick layers of paint in relief with spatulas and brushes. Herkenrath painted many portraits of his famous contemporaries, domestic scenes and still lifes.
Peter Herkenrath was a member of the Association of West German Artists and the Association of German Artists.
Date and place of birt: | 18 april 1990, Cologne, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 13 november 1992, Mainz, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Genre art, Nude art, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Abstract art, Post War Art |