Life and Artistic Training
Hermann Kauffmann was a German painter born in Munich, Germany. He was the son of the Munich painter Hugo Kauffmann and Johannette Crecelius, and the grandson of the Hamburg painter Hermann Kauffmann. His formal education began at the Maximiliansgymnasium in Munich, followed by enrollment at the Kunstgewerbeschule. He continued his private studies under Paul Nauen . During the early 1890s, he was introduced to the artist circle known as "Bären und Löwen" in Prien am Chiemsee, of which he became a member. His career included a study trip to Italy and periods spent in Hamburg, where he was a member of the Hamburger Künstlerverein.
Artistic Works and Subjects
Kauffmann's oeuvre consists of portraits in both small and large formats, as well as figurative scenes and interior scenes set in Bavaria. His repertoire included:
His works were exhibited at several venues, including the Glaspalast in Munich and the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung.
Questions & Answers
How many artworks by Hermann Kauffmann are available to browse?
You can browse 1 artwork by Hermann Kauffmann on the All Artworks page.
Can I browse Hermann Kauffmann's works by mood?
The Mood Room of Hermann Kauffmann is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.
Can I browse Hermann Kauffmann's works by medium?
To find all works by Hermann Kauffmann in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.
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Updated Oct. 20, 2026
