The Life and Art of Paul Oberhoff
Born in Iserlohn, Germany, Paul Oberhoff was a painter, graphic artist, and composer. After completing studies in mechanical engineering in Mittweida, he moved to Dresden to study painting at the Academy, where he was a student of Oskar Zwintscher and a master student of Gotthardt Kuehl. His artistic output was diverse, encompassing oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings that focused on portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. During the First World War, he served as a soldier in France and Belgium, utilizing his time there as a front painter to create sketches of daily wartime life.
Oberhoff was a highly sought-after portraitist, capturing a wide range of subjects including his wife Katharina, his daughter Ingeborg, and his grandchildren. His subjects also included doctors, scientists, writers, musicians, and workers. His work has been held in various collections, including the Semperoper, the City Gallery Dresden, and the State Art Collections Dresden. In his later years, despite facing significant health challenges including a spinal deformation and paralysis on his right side, he continued to paint using his left hand.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Throughout his career, Oberhoff participated in numerous exhibitions. His works have been displayed in various locations, including:
In 1931, he was awarded the Dürer Prize by the city of Nuremberg for his work Neckereien. He also received an honorary pension from the city of Dresden and various other commendations for his artistic contributions.
Questions & Answers
How do I find works by Paul Oberhoff on a specific theme?
The By Keywords page of Paul Oberhoff groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.
Can I browse Paul Oberhoff's works by mood?
Paul Oberhoff's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
How do I find works by Paul Oberhoff in a specific palette?
Paul Oberhoff's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
In which historical period did Paul Oberhoff work?
Paul Oberhoff worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
