1877 - 1947

Kort om kunstneren

  • Died: 1947
  • Top 3 works:
    • Female dancer
    • Grote zittende, (2) (1929)
    • The Golden Isle
  • Typical colors: white
  • Lifespan: 70 years
  • Museums on APS:
    • Alte Nationalgalerie
    • Museu do Caramulo
  • Art period: Modern
  • Copyright status: Public domain

The Sculptural Journey of Georg Kolbe

Georg Kolbe was a German sculptor, painter, draftsperson, etcher, and graphic artist. Born in Waldheim, Germany, his artistic training took him through Dresden, Munich, and Paris. During a stay in Rome, he began sculpting under the technical guidance of Louis Tuaillon. His career saw him join the Berliner Secession in 1905, later departing in 1913 to join the Freie Secession.

A significant breakthrough occurred in 1912 with his sculpture Die Tänzerin. Kolbe also demonstrated a fascination for Asian faces, which led to the creation of a bust and a torso from D. N. Mazumdar. His work was featured in the sculpture event at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Throughout his career, he produced ninety-nine prints, including lithographs and drypoints of dancers and nudes in motion.

Legacy and Recognition

Kolbe's work is held in various international collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, and the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin. His studio and sculpture garden in Berlin-Westend now serves as the Georg Kolbe Museum.

His notable works include:

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Kunstquiz

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Spørgsmål 1:
In which city did Georg Kolbe receive technical guidance from sculptor Louis Tuaillon?
Spørgsmål 2:
Which sculpture is considered Kolbe's masterpiece and arrived in 1912?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which artist's style was a notable influence on Kolbe's elegant simplification of classical ideals?
Spørgsmål 4:
What was Kolbe's role in the Deutscher Künstlerbund?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which museum is located in the studio where Kolbe lived and worked from 1929 to 1947?