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Erich Heckel was a German painter and printmaker, and a founding member of the group Die Brücke ("The Bridge") which existed 1905–1913. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Thomas Ludwig Herbst was a German Impressionist painter; known mostly for landscapes and animal portraits.
Eduard Bargheer was a German painter and printmaker. His early oeuvre had a close affinity to Expressionism.
Karl Paul Themistokles von Eckenbrecher was a German landscape and marine painter, in the late Romantic style.
Eduard Bargheer was a German painter and printmaker. His early oeuvre had a close affinity to Expressionism.
Horst Antes was a German painter, graphic artist and sculptor, a pioneer of the new figurative painting in Germany.
After studying at the Karlsruhe Academy of Fine Arts from 1957 to 1959, Antes taught there himself and later became a professor there.
Antes became known for the Kopffüßler (head-foot) image, which has been a recurring theme in his paintings, sculptures and graphic works since the early 1960s. Antes' work is represented in several major collections in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and elsewhere in Germany.
Horst Janssen was a German graphic artist, printmaker, poster and illustrator. He created many drawings, etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and woodcuts.
There is a museum dedicated to his legacy in Horst Janssen's hometown of Oldenburg. His works are represented internationally in major museums.
Horst Janssen was a German graphic artist, printmaker, poster and illustrator. He created many drawings, etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and woodcuts.
There is a museum dedicated to his legacy in Horst Janssen's hometown of Oldenburg. His works are represented internationally in major museums.
Horst Janssen was a German graphic artist, printmaker, poster and illustrator. He created many drawings, etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and woodcuts.
There is a museum dedicated to his legacy in Horst Janssen's hometown of Oldenburg. His works are represented internationally in major museums.
Hans von Bartels was a German painter.
Bartels is associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. Although an oil painter of great power, he is also one of the leading German water-colour painters, mainly of marines and scenes of fishing life, painted with rude vigour and a great display of technical skill. Bartels made a great contribution to the development of the watercolour. He was the first to use watercolour paint of large formats without the earlier conventions. From 1887 Von Bartels came every summer to the Dutch coast, especially to Katwijk aan Zee, to paint the fisherfolk and their labour. He excels in storm scenes and in depicting the strong, healthy fishing-folk of the northern coasts. He became an honorary member of leading English, German, Dutch, Belgian and Austrian art societies.
Rudolf Grossmann (German: Rudolf Grossmann, or Großmann), full name Rudolf Wilhelm Walther Grossmann, was a German painter, draftsman, illustrator and graphic artist.
Born into an artistic family, Grossmann began his education in painting and printmaking at the Düsseldorf Academy before continuing his studies in Paris with Lucien Simon and Pouleroz. Among his best-known works are various portrait drawings of celebrities, notably those published in the satirical periodical Simplicissimus; he was also known for his book illustrations. Grossmann began publishing his prints in 1905, and many major publishers in Germany and France commissioned his work. He later concentrated on figurative works and urban scenes, which showed the influence of Cézanne and Pasquin.
From 1928 until Hitler's Nazi Party came to power, Grossmann taught at the Berlin Royal School of Art and was a member of the Berlin Secession and the Deutsche Kunstlerbund. In 1934, his work, like that of many of his colleagues, was stigmatized as degenerate and confiscated by the Nazi government, and he was disbarred from practicing his profession. He soon left for Freiberg im Beisgau, where he died on November 28, 1941.
Hans Bohrdt was a German marine painter and graphic artist. Bohrdt's journey into marine painting began after a visit to the Hamburg port at the age of 15, sparking a lifelong passion for the sea and maritime subjects. Unlike many artists of his time who had formal art education, Hans Bohrdt was largely self-taught, although he did attend the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin for a period. His dissatisfaction with the conventional training led him to pursue a more hands-on approach to his art, focusing on seascapes and marine life.
Hans Bohrdt's work gained significant recognition during the Wilhelmine era, making him a celebrated figure in German marine painting, a genre that became particularly prominent after the unification of Germany in 1871. His close relationship with Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was an admirer and patron of his work, helped elevate Bohrdt's status further. Bohrdt's art was known for its technical skill, particularly in depicting the majesty of the sea and the vessels that traversed it. His pieces often featured German naval prowess and were used for both private collections and public display, contributing to national pride and naval propaganda, especially during World War I.
The legacy of Hans Bohrdt is marked by his ability to capture the spirit and grandeur of maritime life, making him a significant figure in the history of German art. Despite the challenges posed by the world wars, which led to the loss of many of his works including his best-known painting, "Der letzte Mann" ("The Last Man"), Bohrdt's art continues to be celebrated for its contribution to marine painting. In 1995, on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, a memorial exhibition was held, showcasing his contributions to the field and reaffirming his place as one of the last great marine painters.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Hans Bohrdt's work offers a unique glimpse into the development of marine painting in Germany, reflecting both the beauty of the maritime world and the historical context of his times. To stay informed about sales, auction events, and updates related to Hans Bohrdt's work, signing up for newsletters from galleries and auction houses specializing in maritime art and antiques is recommended. This ensures enthusiasts and collectors are well-informed about opportunities to acquire pieces by this distinguished artist.
Norbert Schwontkowski is a German painter. He studied freehand painting at the University of Design in Bremen and at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg.
Norbert Schwontkowski's work lies between abstraction, realistic representation and caricature. He mixes the unconscious and surreal with the real, the figures and subjects in the artist's paintings resemble complex dreams.
Schwontkowski created his paints from hand-crushed pigments mixed with various materials to produce a multitude of textures.
Martin Kippenberger was a German artist known for his extremely prolific output in a wide range of styles and media, superfiction as well as his provocative, jocular and hard-drinking public persona.
Kippenberger was "widely regarded as one of the most talented German artists of his generation," according to Roberta Smith of the New York Times. He was at the center of a generation of German enfants terribles including Albert Oehlen, Markus Oehlen, Werner Büttner, Georg Herold, Dieter Göls, and Günther Förg.
August Robert Ludwig Macke was an eminent German expressionist painter, founder and member of the Blue Rider association. His very colorful and individual style is today referred to as the Macke style, characterized by a harmonious combination of colors and the play of light effects. His favorite subjects of his works were sketches from the life of the city, as well as nature and man. The paintings of August Macke give an impression of joy and lightness.