Erich Ockert

1889 - 1953

Factsheet

  • Art period: Modern
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Top 3 works: Portrait of a Boy
  • Died: 1953

The Life and Artistic Journey of Erich Ockert

Erich Ockert was a German painter and graphic artist. Born in Dresden, Germany, he began his professional path by completing an apprenticeship as a lithographer. His early career saw him working as a lithographer in several locations, including Hamburg, Zittau, Weimar, and Milan. His formal artistic education took place at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under several instructors, including Robert Sterl, Johannes Raphael Wehle, Richard Müller, Osmar Schindler, and later Ludwig von Hofmann.

Throughout his career, Ockert was active in various artistic circles and exhibitions. He was a founding member of the Dresden Secession in 1932 and participated in the 1925 Dresden Art Exhibition as a member of the Neue Gruppe 1925. His work has been represented in several collections and museums, including the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin, as well as the Galerie Neue Meister and the Städtische Galerie Dresden.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

The evolution of Ockert's work is marked by distinct stylistic shifts. In the years following his studies until 1922, his drawing and graphic work was oriented toward the works of the Nazarenes and the painting of the Old Masters. By 1927, his work began to show the influences of Neue Sachlichkeit.

His repertoire includes various subjects and mediums:

Questions & Answers

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Erich Ockert's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Erich Ockert presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

How can I see every artwork made by Erich Ockert?

Every work by Erich Ockert on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

How many artworks by Erich Ockert are available to browse?

You can browse 1 artwork by Erich Ockert on the All Artworks page.

Can I browse Erich Ockert's works by mood?

The Mood Room of Erich Ockert is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

Self-test

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city was Erich Ockert born?
Question 2:
What was Ockert's profession before studying at the Dresden Academy?
Question 3:
Which art movement's influence became increasingly noticeable in Ockert's work around 1927?
Question 4:
In which year was the portrait of his daughter Annelies acquired by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden?
Question 5:
Which institution's collection includes works by Erich Ockert?