Ludwig Jonas

1887 - 1942

Quick facts

  • Art period: Modern
  • Died: 1942
  • Born: 1887, Bydgoszcz, Poland
  • Also known as:
    • Ludwig Alfred Jonas
    • L. A. Jonas
  • Top 3 works: Cement Mixer

Life and Artistic Journey

Ludwig Jonas was a painter born in Bydgoszcz, Poland. After leaving his medical studies, he studied at the Berlin Kunstgewerbeschule starting in 1909 under Emil Orlik. During his time in Berlin, he was also a student of Lovis Corinth and lived in Paris in 1912/13. In 1928, he became a member of the Deutscher Künstlerbund upon the recommendation of Erich Heckel. That same year, Max Liebermann invited him to the spring exhibition of the Academy of Arts, an event he attended twice annually thereafter. Following his emigration in 1933, Jonas settled in Jerusalem in 1935. He held a large exhibition in Tel Aviv in 1938 and passed away in Jerusalem in 1942.

Artistic Style and Works

The work of Ludwig Jonas is characterized by a preference for vibrant colors and a fine, high-contrast, and well-coordinated color scheme. His paintings include various subjects such as:

His pieces are held in various collections, including the Berlinische Galerie, the Salzburger Museum Kunst der Verlorenen Generation, and by the State of Israel.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Ludwig Jonas's artworks in chronological order?

A timeline of Ludwig Jonas's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

Where is Ludwig Jonas from?

Ludwig Jonas was born in Poland.

Where can I see Ludwig Jonas's artworks in a 3D gallery?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Ludwig Jonas presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

How did Ludwig Jonas's art evolve over time?

Ludwig Jonas's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

Quick quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city did Ludwig Jonas die in 1942?
Question 2:
Which famous artist invited Jonas to the spring exhibition of the Academy of Arts in 1928?
Question 3:
At which school did Jonas study starting in 1909?
Question 4:
Which artistic movement's colors did Jonas prefer to use, opting for vibrant colors over dark-earth tones?
Question 5:
Where is the painting 'King George Ave. in Jerusalem' (1939) currently located?