1887 - 1955

The Life and Career of Edwin Scharff

Edwin Scharff was a German sculptor born in Neu-Ulm. His formal artistic training began at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Munich between 1902 and 1903, followed by studies in painting at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste from 1904 to 1907. During the period of 1912 to 1913, he lived in Paris. After serving in the German army during World War One, where he sustained injuries, Scharff held a professorship of sculpture at the Vereinigte Staatsschulen für Freie und Angewandte Kunst in Berlin starting in 1923.

In 1928, Scharff won a bronze medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games for his work titled "Médaille pour les Jeux Olympiques". Following his removal from his position in 1933, he worked at the Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf from 1934 to 1937. During this time, he produced two large equestrian statues for the portals of the Reich's Exhibition of 1937 in Düsseldorf, an event that led to him being classified as a degenerate artist. He continued his work in secret during World War Two and later became a professor at the Landeskunstschule in Hamburg.

Legacy and Recognition

The city of Hamburg established the Edwin Scharff Prize in 1955, an award given annually to an artist who has influenced the cultural life of the city. Scharff passed away in Hamburg.

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Edwin Scharff народився/народилася у Neu-Ulm, Germany.

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In which city was the sculptor Edwin Scharff born?
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Which two artists influenced Scharff during his time in Paris?
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For which event did Scharff win a bronze medal in 1928?
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Why was Edwin Scharff classified as a 'degenerate artist' by the Nazis?
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What is the name of the prize created by the city of Hamburg in 1955?