1893 - 1964

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  • Also known as:
    • Walter Friedrich Richard Walter Jacob
    • Friedrich Richard Walter Jacob
    • Walter Friedrich Richard Jacob
  • Art period: Modern
  • Top 3 works:
    • Inntal
    • Tomb of B.A. von Lindenaus
    • Dream
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Born: 1893, Altenburg, Germany
  • Top-ranked work: Inntal

The Artistic Journey of Walter Jacob

Born in Altenburg, Germany, Walter Jacob was a painter, printmaker, graphic artist, and draftsperson. His early artistic development was shaped by a mentorship with Ernst Müller-Gräfe, which began after Jacob abandoned several apprenticeships to pursue a career in art. His early works, often produced as drawings due to financial constraints, showed an orientation toward Impressionism. Following his service as a war volunteer in World War I, he studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Dresden with the support of Professor Robert Sterl. During a productive phase in 1920, supported by collector Heinrich Kirchhoff, Jacob produced significant works such as Dream, Inntal, Tomb of B.A. von Lindenaus, and Boy with Apple.

Style and Later Years

Jacob's style evolved from Impressionism toward Expressionism, characterized by intense colors and expressive compositions. He spent significant time in various landscapes, including Hallig Hooge, the mountains, and the sea, finding a deep connection to nature. His later works, particularly after World War II, reflected on his experiences through series like Bergdämonen and Der verlorene Sohn. In his final years, his watercolors exhibited a surprisingly abstract language. His career included a major retrospective in Paris in 1956, showcasing 200 works including paintings, drawings, and watercolors. He died in Bad Hindelang, Germany.

Vprašanja in odgovori

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Od kod prihaja Walter Jacob?

Walter Jacob se je rodil/a v državi Germany.

Samotest

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
In which German city was Walter Jacob born?
Vprašanje 2:
Which artist was a student of Gotthardt Kuehl and mentored Jacob between 1910 and 1913?
Vprašanje 3:
Which famous artist's work did Jacob admire and was a 'glowing admirer' of?
Vprašanje 4:
In which year did Jacob participate in a collective exhibition at the Galerie Beyer & Sohn in Leipzig?
Vprašanje 5:
Which museum holds some of Jacob's most significant works from his creative period at Kloster Eberbach?