Heinrich Hoerle (1895 - 1936)

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Heinrich Hoerle

Heinrich Hoerle was a notable German artist, distinguished for his contributions to the constructivist movement and the New Objectivity movement. Born in Cologne, Heinrich Hoerle was largely self-taught, developing a unique style after his experiences in World War I and his involvement in the Cologne Dada scene. His works often depicted generic figures in rigid poses or profiles, reflecting his influences from Russian constructivism, French cubism, and the Dutch De Stijl movement. Hoerle co-founded the artist group Stupid and published influential series like the Krüppelmappe (Cripples Portfolio), exploring themes of disability and war's human toll​​.

His art, which includes pieces like "Denkmal der unbekannten Prothesen," is preserved in various public collections, including Museum Ludwig in Cologne and the Von der Heydt Museum in Wuppertal. Despite facing condemnation by the Nazis, Hoerle's legacy endures through his thought-provoking works that continue to be celebrated and discussed in academic circles, as evidenced by events like the gallery talk at Harvard Art Museums focusing on his Cripple Portfolio series​​​​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts, understanding Heinrich Hoerle's impact on modern art provides a valuable perspective on the interplay between art, society, and history. If you're keen on delving deeper into Heinrich Hoerle's artistic journey and wish to stay updated on related auctions and exhibitions, consider subscribing for updates on new product sales and auction events pertaining to his works.

Date and place of birt:1 september 1895, Cologne, Germany
Date and place of death:3 july 1936, Cologne, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Stupid Group
Genre:Portrait, Still life
Art style:Expressionism, Surrealism, Constructivism, Dadaism, New Objectivity

Creators Germany

Curt Erhardt (1895 - 1972)
Curt Erhardt
1895 - 1972
Walter Firle (1859 - 1929)
Walter Firle
1859 - 1929
Johann Georg Schütz (1755 - 1813)
Johann Georg Schütz
1755 - 1813
Heinrich Wilhelmi (1816 - 1902)
Heinrich Wilhelmi
1816 - 1902
Hans Laabs (1915 - 2004)
Hans Laabs
1915 - 2004
Elfriede Reichel-Drechsler (1923 - 2009)
Elfriede Reichel-Drechsler
1923 - 2009
Carl Johann Martin Lorenz (1888 - 1961)
Carl Johann Martin Lorenz
1888 - 1961
Helmuth Macke (1891 - 1936)
Helmuth Macke
1891 - 1936
Cornelia Schleime (1953)
Cornelia Schleime
1953
Luitpold Faustner (1845 - 1925)
Luitpold Faustner
1845 - 1925
Kate Lassen (1880 - 1956)
Kate Lassen
1880 - 1956
Henry Dieckmann (1933 - 2018)
Henry Dieckmann
1933 - 2018
Josse Goossens (1876 - 1929)
Josse Goossens
1876 - 1929
Georg Friedrich Kersting (1785 - 1847)
Georg Friedrich Kersting
1785 - 1847
Hugo Ohme (1873 - 1952)
Hugo Ohme
1873 - 1952
August Ludwig Schmitt (1882 - 1936)
August Ludwig Schmitt
1882 - 1936

Creators Constructivism

Albert Renger-Patzsch (1897 - 1966)
Albert Renger-Patzsch
1897 - 1966
Guy Grey-Smith (1916 - 1981)
Guy Grey-Smith
1916 - 1981
Leo Cremer (1911 - 1989)
Leo Cremer
1911 - 1989
Lucian Freud (1922 - 2011)
Lucian Freud
1922 - 2011
Josef Urbach (1889 - 1973)
Josef Urbach
1889 - 1973
Esteban Vicente (1903 - 2001)
Esteban Vicente
1903 - 2001
Miriam Schapiro (1923 - 2015)
Miriam Schapiro
1923 - 2015
Michel Leiris (1901 - 1990)
Michel Leiris
1901 - 1990
Salvador Dalí (1904 - 1989)
Salvador Dalí
1904 - 1989
Vicente do Rego Monteiro (1899 - 1970)
Vicente do Rego Monteiro
1899 - 1970
Arnold Fiedler (1900 - 1985)
Arnold Fiedler
1900 - 1985
Axel Krause (1958)
Axel Krause
1958
Mariann Grunder (1926 - 2016)
Mariann Grunder
1926 - 2016
Ludovico de Luigi (1933)
Ludovico de Luigi
1933
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov (1873 - 1955)
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov
1873 - 1955
Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954)
Henri Matisse
1869 - 1954
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