German Expressionism Berlin Secession
Georg Tappert was a German expressionist painter.
Tappert studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin and later joined the Berlin Secession, a group of artists who sought to break away from traditional academic art. His early work was influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, but he later became associated with German Expressionism.
Tappert's paintings are characterized by their vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes, which conveyed a sense of emotional intensity. He often depicted scenes of modern urban life, such as cafés, streets, and theaters, as well as portraits and still-life compositions. He also produced a significant body of graphic work, including woodcuts and lithographs.
Tappert's work was exhibited extensively during his lifetime, including at the Berlin Secession and the Städtische Galerie in Munich. He was also awarded numerous honors and awards for his work, including the Villa Massimo Prize in Rome in 1911 and the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1955.
Conrad Westpfahl was a German painter. He was associated with the Expressionist movement in Germany, and his paintings often depicted the landscapes and people of rural Bavaria.
Westpfahl studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin and later became a professor at the School of Arts and Crafts in Würzburg. He was a member of the Berlin Secession, an association of artists who broke away from the traditional academic art world in the early 20th century.
Westpfahl's style was characterized by bold colors, thick brushstrokes, and a sense of emotional intensity. Later he moved on to more abstract painting.
Today, Westpfahl's paintings are held in collections around the world, including the National Gallery in Berlin and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.