Hermann Kauffmann

1873 - 1953

Quick Facts

  • Nationality: Germany
  • Born: 1873, Munich, Germany
  • Also known as:
    • Hermann Kauffmann the younger
    • Hermann, le jeune Kauffmann
    • Hermann, II Kauffman
    • Hermann II Kauffmann
    • Hermann jun. Kaufmann
  • Top-ranked work: Men transporting wood in a blizzard
  • Top 3 works: Men transporting wood in a blizzard

Life and Artistic Training

Hermann Kauffmann was a German painter born in Munich, Germany. He was the son of the Munich painter Hugo Kauffmann and Johannette Crecelius, and the grandson of the Hamburg painter Hermann Kauffmann. His formal education began at the Maximiliansgymnasium in Munich, followed by enrollment at the Kunstgewerbeschule. He continued his private studies under Paul Nauen. During the early 1890s, he was introduced to the artist circle known as "Bären und Löwen" in Prien am Chiemsee, of which he became a member. His career included a study trip to Italy and periods spent in Hamburg, where he was a member of the Hamburger Künstlerverein.

Artistic Works and Subjects

Kauffmann's oeuvre consists of portraits in both small and large formats, as well as figurative scenes and interior scenes set in Bavaria. His repertoire included:

His works were exhibited at several venues, including the Glaspalast in Munich and the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung.

Questions & Answers

Where are Hermann Kauffmann's artworks grouped by art movement?

Hermann Kauffmann's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

What other names is Hermann Kauffmann known by?

Hermann Kauffmann appears under the alternate names Hermann Kauffmann the younger, Hermann, le jeune Kauffmann, Hermann, II Kauffman, Hermann II Kauffmann, Hermann jun. Kaufmann.

Where can I find statistics about Hermann Kauffmann's works?

Statistics about Hermann Kauffmann's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Where was Hermann Kauffmann born?
Question 2:
Which artist did Kauffmann study privately under in Munich?
Question 3:
In which country did Kauffmann undertake a study trip in 1894/95?
Question 4:
What type of school did Kauffmann open in Munich's Maxvorstadt?
Question 5:
In which city did Kauffmann serve his military service in 1918?