1857 - 1939

Quick facts

  • Top-ranked work: Young woman from the Auvergne
  • Also known as: Max Kahn
  • Born: 1857, Mannheim, Germany
  • Lifespan: 82 years
  • Art period: 19th Century

A Life in Color and Light

Max Kahn was a German painter specializing in portraiture and genre scenes. Born in Mannheim, Germany, his artistic journey began with studies at the Städthe Kunstinstitut in Frankfurt am Main under Angilbert Göbel. He continued his formal training in Munich, studying at the Academy under Nikolaus Gysis and Ludwig von Löfftz. Seeking further development, Kahn moved to Paris, where he worked at the Académie Julian under Tony Robert-Fleury and remained a resident until 1914.

His work was characterized by a preference for the collected light effects of interiors and a strong emphasis on local color. His paintings were exhibited in various international locations, including Antwerp, Berlin, London, Munich, and Paris. Throughout his career, he frequently participated in the Paris Salon of the Société des Artistes Français, as well as exhibitions in Versailles and Barcelona.

Artistic Themes and Legacy

Kahn’s repertoire focused primarily on portraits and genre scenes depicting rural life. His notable works include:

In 1894, he was named an Officier de l’Academie. After living in Germany, Kahn and his wife, Cornélie Thérese Pouzol, eventually settled in Carpentras, France, where he passed away.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvilken by og hvilket land er Max Kahn født i?

Max Kahn blev født i Mannheim, i Germany.

Kan jeg udforske Max Kahns værker efter farvespektrum?

Max Kahns værker kan udforskes efter farve på kunstnerens Farveindeks side.

Findes der en kronologisk gennemgang af Max Kahn?

Kronologi for Max Kahn er en rullevenlig tidslinje, der præsenterer kunstnerens værker i kronologisk rækkefølge, opdelt i kapitler efter karriereperioder.

Hvor og hvornår er Max Kahn født?

Max Kahn blev født i Mannheim i 1857.

Quick quiz

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Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Max Kahn born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Which institution did Max Kahn study at in Frankfurt?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which country did Max Kahn visit in 1893?
Spørgsmål 4:
What was the primary subject matter of Kahn's paintings?
Spørgsmål 5:
Where did Max Kahn die in 1939?