Eugen John

1863 - 1931

Factsheet

  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Top-ranked work: Autumn in the Mark near Potsdam
  • Lifespan: 68 years
  • Top 3 works: Autumn in the Mark near Potsdam

The Life and Art of Eugen John

Eugen John was a German landscape painter and draftsman born in Berlin. He was the second son of the pianist and composer Carl Wilhelm John and Marie Emig. His artistic journey began with formal training at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf during 1885/86, and he also studied at the art school in Weimar. Throughout his career, he maintained a residence in Berlin and became a member of the Verein Berliner Künstler in 1893. His reputation in Berlin was such that he was known as a court painter.

His body of work focused primarily on architectural views and various natural landscapes. His subjects included the landscapes of the Mark, the Lüneburger Heide, and the Mecklenburg Baltic coast. His artistic output includes:

Questions & Answers

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The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Eugen John's works ordered by date, year by year.

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Self-test

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city was Eugen John born?
Question 2:
Where did Eugen John receive his training in 1885/86?
Question 3:
What was the profession of Eugen John's father, Carl Wilhelm John?
Question 4:
Which of these landscapes was painted by Eugen John in 1903?
Question 5:
Eugen John was a member of which organization starting in 1893?