1892 - 1958

Základní informace

  • Top-ranked work: Pilgrim
  • Works on this site: 3
  • Nationality: Austria
  • Also known as:
    • Maximilian Kopf
    • Kopf
  • Lifespan: 66 years
  • Art period: Modern

The Life and Travels of Maxim Kopf

Born in Vienna, Austria, Maxim Kopf was a versatile artist who worked as a painter, graphic artist, sculptor, and teacher. His career was marked by significant movement across the globe, from the cultural centers of Europe to the South Seas. He was active in Prague, where he was a prominent figure in German cultural life during the interwar period. His travels included stays in Germany, Czechoslovakia, France, Polynesia, and the United States, with excursions to Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Dalmatia, Bessarabia, and Crimea.

Kopf's journey took him through various international landscapes, including several trips to Tahiti. In 1924, he began his first South Seas cycle of paintings, returning to the islands in 1934 and again in 1938. Following the fall of Czechoslovakia, he moved through Germany and the Netherlands to Paris, where he was interned. After being interned in France and later in Martinique, he emigrated to the United States, settling in New York and eventually passing away in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Artistic Contributions and Collections

Kopf's body of work encompasses a variety of subjects, including biblical themes, cityscapes, and landscapes. His artistic output is represented in several notable collections, such as the National Gallery Prague and the Moravian Gallery in Brno. His notable works include:

Throughout his career, he participated in numerous exhibitions, including those with the artist group Die Pilger and the Prague Secession. His work has been showcased in various international venues, from the Rudolfinum in Prague to the American British Art Center in New York.

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Rychlý kvíz

U každé otázky je pouze jedna správná odpověď.

Otázka 1:
In which city was Maxim Kopf born?
Otázka 2:
Which artist group did Kopf co-found in 1919?
Otázka 3:
Which island destination was the subject of Kopf's painting cycles?
Otázka 4:
In which year did Kopf receive a prize from the Prague Academy for the painting 'The Pilgrim'?
Otázka 5:
Who was Maxim Kopf's wife at the time of his marriage in 1943?