The Life and Artistic Evolution of Ludwig Bartning
Born in Hamburg, Germany, Ludwig Bartning was a painter and illustrator whose career spanned several decades. After studying under Paul Schultze-Naumburg and attending the private school of Ludwig Schmid-Reutte and Friedrich Fehr in Munich, he spent time in Rome between 1898 and 1901. His early work focused on landscapes, leading to exhibitions in the Munich Secession and later in Berlin Secession exhibitions. Following his time in Rome, he moved to Berlin, where he eventually built a house in Dahlem.
Bartning's professional life was deeply connected to art education. He taught at the Unterrichtsanstalt of the Staatliches Kunstgewerbemuseum and later served as a professor. From 1924 to 1945, he held a position at the Vereinigten Staatsschulen für freie und angewandte Kunst in Berlin-Charlottenburg. While his early career was defined by landscape painting, his later work shifted toward floral motifs and botanical illustrations.
Artistic Works and Legacy
The repertoire of Ludwig Bartning includes various subjects ranging from landscapes to detailed botanical studies. His notable works include:
In addition to his paintings, Bartning was a prolific illustrator, contributing numerous illustrations to botanical books such as Unsere Unkräuter. His family was also involved in the arts; his wife, Gertrud Bartning Neidhardt, and his three children—Ursula, Esther, and Carl Otto—were all artistically active. He is buried at the St.-Annen-Kirchhof in Berlin.
Questions & Answers
How do I find all works by Ludwig Bartning in a given medium?
Ludwig Bartning's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
How popular are Ludwig Bartning's artworks?
A Stats page exists for Ludwig Bartning, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.
Where can I see the color profile of Ludwig Bartning's work?
The Palette Genome of Ludwig Bartning is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
Where are Ludwig Bartning's artworks grouped by keywords?
Ludwig Bartning's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
