Ernst Oppler (1867 - 1929)

Ernst Oppler

Ernst Oppler was a German painter of the late 19th and first third of the 20th centuries of Jewish origin. He is known as a painter, graphic artist and printmaker, a representative of Impressionism.

Oppler was a co-founder of the Berlin Secession art movement and a member of the German Artists' Union. His work reflects the transition from nineteenth-century art to classical modernism during Wilhelminianism and the Weimar Republic. Oppler is considered a significant portraitist, including many self-portraits, as well as a talented etching artist. His fascination with Russian ballet resulted in significant works, making Oppler a key German artist in the depiction of stage dance in the twentieth century. Researchers estimate that the master was the author of 271 paintings and 531 graphic works.