Hans Brass (1885 - 1959)

Hans Brass

Hans Brass was a German artist of the first half of the twentieth century. He is known as a painter and graphic artist, famous for his expressionist works.

Hans Brass created landscapes in a traditional style at the beginning of his career. However, between 1917 and 1923 he turned to Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism. From 1921 he became interested in abstract art, and until 1933 he created abstract works and works with religious content. By 1948 Brass had developed his own unique style based on his expressionist experience. From 1952 he worked in watercolor, depicting landscapes and flowers.