Life and Artistic Journey
Born in Döbling, Austria, Hans Klohss was an Austrian-German landscape and architectural painter. After studying at the Berlin Academy under Eugen Bracht, Julius Ehrentraut, and Paul Vorgang, he began working independently in 1899. His artistic focus was frequently drawn to the landscapes of northeastern Germany, including Glindow, Fürstenwerder, and Stargard in Mecklenburg. During his time in Stargard, he produced works such as Small town market square (Stargard in Mecklenburg). He also spent time in Goldberg and later lived in Potsdam, where he became a co-founder of the Club Berliner Landschafter.
Works and Legacy
Klohss is particularly recognized for his numerous views of Potsdam and its surroundings. His repertoire includes depictions of the city's architecture, including watercolors of the Garnisonkirche and the Old Market with the destroyed Barberini Palace. His notable works include:
In addition to his painting, Klohss worked for the Potsdam building office starting in 1940. Following his death in Potsdam, the city pledged to preserve his works as cultural heritage.
