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Ernst Barlach Art

German, 1870-1938

Ernst Barlach was a German expressionist sculptor, printmaker and writer. His participation in the war made him change his position, and he is mostly known for his artworks protesting against the war. Barlach trained under French artists and produced Art Nouveau-styled sculpture and works on paper, but at first unable to find success. This led to a trip to Russia where the artist began creating figurative sculptures inspired by early Gothic art, carving spiritual and emotional themes from hard-woods and bronze casts. Barlach's fame increased after the war, he received many awards and became a member of the prestigious Preußische Akademie der Künste (Prussian Art Academy) in 1919. He was a supporter of the war in the years leading to World War I, he generated many anti-war sculptures based on his experiences. Later in life, he concentrated on prints, producing hundreds of black-and-white lithographs and woodcuts, some of which illustrated books and plays he wrote himself. Remarkable original Expressionist lithograph, a reminder of suffering from war and its consequences on human's life.

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Artist: Ernst Barlach
Der Kopf - Rare Book Illustrated by Ernst Barlach - 1919
Der Kopf - Rare Book Illustrated by Ernst Barlach - 1919

Der Kopf - Rare Book Illustrated by Ernst Barlach - 1919

By Ernst Barlach

Located in Roma, IT

Der Kopf is an original Rare Book llustrated by the Expressionist German artist Ernst Barlach (1870- 1938) and written by Reinhold von Walter (St. Petersburg, 1882 - Ravensburg, 196...

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1910s Expressionist Ernst Barlach Art

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Woodcut

Die Mörderin  - Original Lithograph by Ernst Barlach - 1912
Die Mörderin  - Original Lithograph by Ernst Barlach - 1912

Die Mörderin - Original Lithograph by Ernst Barlach - 1912

By Ernst Barlach

Located in Roma, IT

Die Mörderin is an original hand-signed lithograph realized by the Expressionist German artist Ernst Barlac in 1912. This is the edition 150 prints. In good conditions. This lith...

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1910s Expressionist Ernst Barlach Art

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Der Findling - Rare Book Engraved by Ernst Barlach - 1922
Der Findling - Rare Book Engraved by Ernst Barlach - 1922

Der Findling - Rare Book Engraved by Ernst Barlach - 1922

By Ernst Barlach

Located in Roma, IT

Der Findlich is an original Rare Book illustrated by the Expressionist German artist Ernst Barlach (1870- 1938) in 1922. Original First Edition. Format: in 4°. Published by Paul Cassirer, Berlin. The book includes 77 pages and Twenty several full page woodcuts. Mint conditions. Ernst Barlach (1870- 1938), a German expressionist sculptor, printmaker and writer. His participation in the war made him change his position, and he is mostly known for his artworks protesting against the war. Barlach trained under French artists and produced Art Nouveau-style sculpture and works on paper, but at first unable to find success. This led to a trip to Russia where the artist began creating figurative sculptures inspired by early Gothic art, carving spiritual and emotional themes from hard-woods and bronze casts. Barlach's fame increased after the war, he received many awards and became a member of the prestigious Preußische Akademie der Künste ( Prussian Art Academy) in 1919. He was a supporter of the war in the years leading to World War I, he generated many anti-war sculptures...

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1920s Expressionist Ernst Barlach Art

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    Ernst Barlach was famous for being a German Expressionist sculptor, printmaker and writer. Later in life, he concentrated on prints, producing hundreds of black-and-white lithographs and woodcuts, some of which illustrated books and plays he wrote himself. His most notable works include The First Day, The Cathedrals and The Avenger. Find a variety of Ernst Barlach art on 1stDibs.