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Richard Seewald Art

1889-1976
Richard Seewald (1889–1976) was born in Arnswalde, Germany and began studying architecture in Munich in 1909 at his father's request. However, he quickly turned to painting as a self-taught artist. Early drawings published in Die Jugend led to illustration work for other magazines. His first oil painting was created in 1913 on the island of Rab. That same year, he joined the Münchener Neue Secession and later the Deutscher Künstlerbund. Seewald became a sought-after illustrator for authors such as Daniel Defoe and Heinrich von Kleist. His own illustrated books and frequent travels around the Mediterranean influenced his evolving artistic style. In 1924, he was appointed professor at the Cologne Art School. After converting to Catholicism in 1929, he completed commissions for church murals. Disillusioned by the political climate, Seewald relocated permanently to Switzerland in 1931. The Nazis labeled his work "degenerate" in 1937, and many of his pieces were confiscated or destroyed. After WWII, Seewald cautiously re-entered the German art scene, eventually accepting a professorship in Munich in 1954. Following personal losses, he destroyed a significant portion of his work. His sketchbooks were donated to the Germanic National Museum, and his remaining estate was entrusted to a foundation in Ascona, where he is buried.
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"Lago Maggiore" original lithograph

"Lago Maggiore" original lithograph

By Richard Seewald

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Jentsch 91. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1919 for Das Kestnerbuch, an important collection of original prints publis...

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1910s Expressionist Richard Seewald Art

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Lithograph

"Der Hirte" original woodcut

"Der Hirte" original woodcut

By Richard Seewald

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original color woodcut. Catalogue reference JH 771. Published in 1919 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 inches (240 x 178mm), on wove paper with full margins. This print is f...

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1920s Expressionist Richard Seewald Art

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Woodcut

"The Goat" original woodcut

"The Goat" original woodcut

By Richard Seewald

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Image size: 6 1/...

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1920s Expressionist Richard Seewald Art

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Woodcut

"Aus dem Composanto" original woodcut

"Aus dem Composanto" original woodcut

By Richard Seewald

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original woodcut. The inscription on the banner translates to "Come Sweet Death". Printed in Germany in 1922 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees...

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1920s Expressionist Richard Seewald Art

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Woodcut

Boatyard on Corfu (Greek Island, Mediterranean)
Boatyard on Corfu (Greek Island, Mediterranean)

Boatyard on Corfu (Greek Island, Mediterranean)

By Richard Seewald

Located in Kansas City, MO

Richard Seewald Boatyard on Corfu Lithograph 1974 Size: 32.28 x 22.04 inches (82 × 56 cm) Signed in stone COA provided *will shipped rolled in a double boxed tube, unless other arrangements are made before placing the order. Richard Seewald (1889–1976) was born in Arnswalde, Germany and began studying architecture in Munich in 1909 at his father's request. However, he quickly turned to painting as a self-taught artist. Early drawings published in Die Jugend led to illustration work for other magazines. His first oil painting was created in 1913 on the island of Rab. That same year, he joined the Münchener Neue Secession and later the Deutscher Künstlerbund. Seewald became a sought-after illustrator for authors such as Daniel Defoe and Heinrich von Kleist. His own illustrated books and frequent travels around the Mediterranean influenced his evolving artistic style. In 1924, he was appointed professor at the Cologne Art School. After converting to Catholicism in 1929, he completed commissions for church murals. Disillusioned by the political climate, Seewald relocated permanently to Switzerland in 1931. The Nazis labeled his work "degenerate" in 1937, and many of his pieces were confiscated or destroyed. After WWII, Seewald cautiously re-entered the German art scene, eventually accepting a professorship in Munich in 1954. Following personal losses, he destroyed a significant portion of his work. His sketchbooks were donated to the Germanic National Museum, and his remaining estate was entrusted to a foundation in Ascona, where he is buried. Richard Seewald, German artist, illustrator, modern art, Munich Secession, degenerate art, art professor, Mediterranean influence, Catholic convert, Nazi art...

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1970s Modern Richard Seewald Art

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Lithograph

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