1877 - 1947

Kerngegevens

  • Died: 1947
  • Top 3 works:
    • Female dancer
    • Grote zittende, (2) (1929)
    • The Golden Isle
  • Typical colors: white
  • Lifespan: 70 years
  • Museums on APS:
    • Alte Nationalgalerie
    • Museu do Caramulo
  • Art period: Modern
  • Copyright status: Public domain

The Sculptural Journey of Georg Kolbe

Georg Kolbe was a German sculptor, painter, draftsperson, etcher, and graphic artist. Born in Waldheim, Germany, his artistic training took him through Dresden, Munich, and Paris. During a stay in Rome, he began sculpting under the technical guidance of Louis Tuaillon. His career saw him join the Berliner Secession in 1905, later departing in 1913 to join the Freie Secession.

A significant breakthrough occurred in 1912 with his sculpture Die Tänzerin. Kolbe also demonstrated a fascination for Asian faces, which led to the creation of a bust and a torso from D. N. Mazumdar. His work was featured in the sculpture event at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Throughout his career, he produced ninety-nine prints, including lithographs and drypoints of dancers and nudes in motion.

Legacy and Recognition

Kolbe's work is held in various international collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, and the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin. His studio and sculpture garden in Berlin-Westend now serves as the Georg Kolbe Museum.

His notable works include:

Vraag en antwoord

Kan ik de werken van Georg Kolbe bekijken per medium?

De pagina Alle technieken groepeert de kunstwerken van Georg Kolbe op techniek.

Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van Georg Kolbe bekijken in een 3D-galerie?

De 3D-galerie van Georg Kolbe is een pagina waarop de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar worden gepresenteerd in een virtuele driedimensionale galerie.

Is er een volledige lijst met kunstwerken van Georg Kolbe?

Alle werken van Georg Kolbe op deze website zijn te bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.

Kunstquiz

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city did Georg Kolbe receive technical guidance from sculptor Louis Tuaillon?
Vraag 2:
Which sculpture is considered Kolbe's masterpiece and arrived in 1912?
Vraag 3:
Which artist's style was a notable influence on Kolbe's elegant simplification of classical ideals?
Vraag 4:
What was Kolbe's role in the Deutscher Künstlerbund?
Vraag 5:
Which museum is located in the studio where Kolbe lived and worked from 1929 to 1947?