Georg Kolbe (1877 - 1947)
1877-04-15Waldheim, Germany1947-11-20Berlin, GermanyGermany
Georg Kolbe
Georg Kolbe was a German sculptor of the first half of the twentieth century. He is known as a master of Classicism and Symbolism. Throughout most of his professional career he was an artist in demand by various German authorities.
Georg Kolbe, despite the strong influence of the Expressionists, managed to develop his own unique style. He left a notable mark not only in sculpture, his artistic legacy includes a large number of drawings and hundreds of engravings.
His biography is closely connected with Berlin, where he lived for more than 40 years. Kolbe is named for the prize awarded by the Artists' Union of Berlin. The artist's former studio now houses a museum with permanent solo exhibitions of works by renowned sculptors of modern art.
Date and place of birt: | 15 april 1877, Waldheim, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 20 november 1947, Berlin, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Draftsman, Engraver, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Berlin Secession, Free secession |
Art style: | Classicism, Symbolism |