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          Gerhard Marcks Most Popular Paintings

          The 4 artworks by Gerhard Marcks our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

          Edition 2026 · 4 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Gerhard Marcks · 1889 – 1981

          The Owl (Die Eule) from the portfolio New European Graphics, 1st Portfolio Masters of the State Bauhaus, Weimar, 1921 (Neue europäische Graphik, 1. Mappe Meister des Staatlichen Bauhauses in Weimar, 1921)

          1921 · original 35 x 27 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Gerhard Marcks ranked #1: The Owl (Die Eule) from the portfolio New European Graphics, 1st Portfolio Masters of the State Bauhaus, Weimar, 1921 (Neue europäische Graphik, 1. Mappe Meister des Staatlichen Bauhauses in Weimar, 1921)
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          Sintrax Coffee maker, Gerhard Marcks

          1925 · Національний музей декоративних мистецтв Мадрида, Мадрид · original 15 x 31 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Gerhard Marcks ranked #2: Sintrax Coffee maker
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          Gerhard Marcks: La Farucca II

          1952 · original 63 x 49 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Gerhard Marcks ranked #3: La Farucca II
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          Death by the Maenads (Tod durch die Mänaden) from the portfolio Orpheus 10 Woodcuts on the Verses of Ovid (10 Holzschnitte zu den Versen des Ovid) by Gerhard Marcks

          1948 · original 38 x 46 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Gerhard Marcks ranked #4: Death by the Maenads (Tod durch die Mänaden) from the portfolio Orpheus 10 Woodcuts on the Verses of Ovid (10 Holzschnitte zu den Versen des Ovid)
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          The artist

          Gerhard Marcks

          1889 – 1981

          Portrait of Gerhard Marcks
          Quick facts
          • Lifespan92 years
          • Copyright statusUnder copyright
          • Top 3 worksThe Owl (Die Eule) from the portfolio New European Graphics, 1st Portfolio Masters of the State Bauhaus, Weimar, 1921 (Neue europäische Graphik, 1. Mappe Meister des Staatlichen Bauhauses in Weimar, 1921), Sintrax Coffee maker, La Farucca II
          • NationalityGermany
          • Color intensitybalanced
          • Died1981
          Biography

          Early Life and Education

          • Gerhard Marcks was born on February 18, 1889, in Berlin, Germany.
          • At the age of 18, he began an apprenticeship with sculptor Richard Scheibe, where he honed his skills in sculpting animals using terracotta.
          • He married Maria Schmidtlein in 1914 and together they raised six children.
          • Marcks served in the German army during World War I, an experience that significantly impacted his health for years to come.

          Bauhaus Affiliation and Artistic Development

          • Following WWI, Marcks became involved with influential art groups like the Novembergruppe and the Arbeitsrat für Kunst, alongside artists such as Walter Gropius and Lyonel Feininger.
          • In 1919, he joined the faculty of the newly founded Bauhaus in Weimar, appointed as the Form Master of the pottery workshop. He collaborated with master potter Max Krehan, blending artistic vision with traditional craftsmanship.
          • During his time at the Bauhaus, Marcks explored woodcutting techniques, inspired by Feininger, and began creating works like “Die Katzen” (“The Cats”) and “Die Eule” (“The Owl”).
          • His artistic focus gradually shifted from animal forms to the human figure, a subject that would dominate his work for the remainder of his career.
          • He resigned from Bauhaus when it moved to Dessau in 1925, feeling its increasing emphasis on technology conflicted with his artistic principles.

          Mid-Career and Challenges Under Nazism

          • Marcks took a teaching position at the Halle School of Arts and Crafts, dedicating himself to figurative sculpture.
          • His Expressionistic style became more subdued but retained emotional depth.
          • The rise of the Nazi regime brought significant challenges. He was dismissed from his post in 1933, and his work was labeled “degenerate” in 1937, leading to its inclusion in the infamous "Degenerate Art" exhibition in Munich.
          • Despite persecution, Marcks remained in Germany throughout World War II, making trips to Italy where he worked at Villa Romana in Florence and Villa Massimo in Rome.
          • His studio in Berlin was bombed during an air raid in 1943, resulting in the destruction of many artworks.

          Later Life and Legacy

          • After WWII, Marcks became a professor of sculpture at the Landeskunstschule (Regional Art School) in Hamburg for four years before retiring to Cologne.
          • He designed numerous war memorials dedicated to soldiers and civilians.
          • Gerhard Marcks died on November 13, 1981, in Burgbrohl, Eifel, Germany.
          • The Gerhard Marcks Haus, a museum dedicated to his work, was established in Bremen, Germany, housing over 12,000 sketches, prints, and sculptures.
          • A significant collection of his works is also held at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, including the monumental bronze statue “Oedipus and Antigone”.
          • His work continues to be recognized for its expressive power, humanist themes, and contribution to modern sculpture.

          Questions & Answers

          Where are Gerhard Marcks's artworks grouped by palette?

          The By Palettes page groups Gerhard Marcks's artworks by their color palettes.

          What are the birth city and country of Gerhard Marcks?

          Gerhard Marcks was born in Berlin, in Germany.

          Where is Gerhard Marcks from?

          Gerhard Marcks was born in Germany.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 8, 2026
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