Rolf Muller

1903 - 1956

Factsheet

  • Museums on this site: Bavarian State Painting Collections
  • Art period: Modern
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Lifespan: 53 years
  • Nationality: People's Republic of China
  • Copyright status: Public domain

Life and Artistic Evolution

Born in the People's Republic of China, Rolf Muller later moved to Germany, studying at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe. During his formative years, he was a student of Ernst Gustav Würtenberger. After settling in Landau, he adopted the name Rolf Müller-Landau. His early work was characterized by an impressionist style, focusing on landscapes, portraits, and still lifes through oil paintings, watercolors, woodcuts, and drawings. His later period saw a shift toward different influences, including the art of France, which informed his development of unique techniques such as Farbschnittmonotypien. In these works, he achieved a fusion of painting and printmaking by printing hand-painted wood and linocuts onto thin Chinese rice paper, creating unique pieces.

Exhibitions and Collections

Muller's work has been featured in various exhibitions, including the XXIV Biennale of Venice and the III Biennale of São Paulo. His art is held in several notable collections, such as the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich. His catalog includes works such as:

Questions & Answers

Can I study Rolf Muller's use of color across all works?

The Palette Genome of Rolf Muller is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

What are the birth city and country of Rolf Muller?

Rolf Muller was born in People's Republic of China, in People's Republic of China.

Can I browse Rolf Muller's works by mood?

The artist's Mood Room page shows Rolf Muller's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Rolf Muller?

Rolf Muller was born in People's Republic of China in 1903.

Self-test

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Question 1:
In which country was Rolf Muller born?
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Which art movement influenced his work after 1945?
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What was the name of the group he co-founded in the post-war years?
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What unique printing technique did he develop using thin Chinese rice paper?
Question 5:
Where did he study from 1922 to 1929?