Alastair (1887 - 1969)
1887-10-20Karlsruhe, Germany1969-10-30Munich, GermanyGermany
Alastair
Hans Henning Otto Harry Baron von Voigt, best known by his nickname Alastair, was a German artist, composer, dancer, mime, poet, singer and translator. He is best known as an illustrator.
His drawings, which are often decadent in spirit and have the look of Art Nouveau, are influenced somewhat by the drawings of the English artist Aubrey Beardsley.
His drawings were in black and white ink, sometimes with one colour added. Alastair's illustrations show a strong influence from the Decadent movement in art and poetry that had begun decades earlier, with the "perverse and sinister" a recurring theme. Intricate decorative elements and fine detail are apparent in his works.
Date and place of birt: | 20 october 1887, Karlsruhe, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 30 october 1969, Munich, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Composer, Illustrator, Interpreter, Painter, Poet |
Art style: | Art Nouveau, Modern art |