1882 - 1973

Dados rápidos

  • Top 3 works: Black Forest
  • Top-ranked work: Black Forest
  • Lifespan: 91 years
  • Born: 1882, Karlsruhe, Germany
  • Art period: Modern

The Life and Artistic Evolution of Hans Brasch

Born in Karlsruhe, Germany, Hans Brasch was the son of a painter and decorator. While his father envisioned him following the family business, Brasch pursued a career in fine arts. He studied at the Applied Arts College and later the Academy of Fine Arts, where he was a student of Ludwig Schmid-Reutte and Friedrich Fehr. He was also a Meisterschüler of the Academy Director, Hans Thoma. After studying the old masters, he worked with Ferdinand Hodler and traveled to Paris. Following a period of military service, he settled in Frankfurt as a freelance artist, becoming a sought-after portraitist.

In 1920, Brasch moved to an ancient farmstead at Urberg near Sankt Blasien on the fringes of the Black Forest. During this time, his focus expanded from portraiture and oil paintings to include still lifes of flowers and landscapes of the hill country and forests of south-west Germany. He began working extensively with watercolors on Japanese Washi paper, utilizing the medium's texture and color. His notable works from this era include a mural construct for the entrance hall of the railway station in Bad Orb, depicting the seasons, thermal springs, and local professions.

Later Years and Artistic Legacy

In 1930, Brasch returned to city life in Stuttgart, where he produced large wall paintings and window glass images for public buildings. Despite his lack of political involvement, his art was declared "degenerate" by the authorities in 1937, leading to the confiscation of works from public museums. He continued to exhibit in non-public galleries both in Germany and abroad. His reputation has since been based primarily on his portraits, though he is also recognized for his landscapes and line drawings for the magazine Fliegende Blätter.

Perguntas e Respostas

Existe uma visão geral de todos os temas que Hans Brasch pintou?

O Atlas de Temas de Hans Brasch é uma página que mapeia as obras do artista por seus temas.

Existe um tour virtual 3D das obras de Hans Brasch?

A Galeria 3D de Hans Brasch é uma página que apresenta as obras do artista em uma galeria virtual tridimensional.

Onde e quando nasceu Hans Brasch?

Hans Brasch nasceu em Karlsruhe, em 1882.

Como posso encontrar obras de Hans Brasch sobre um tema específico?

A página Por palavras-chave de Hans Brasch agrupa as obras do artista por palavras-chave.

Quiz rápido

Cada pergunta possui apenas uma resposta correta.

Pergunta 1:
Where was Hans Brasch born?
Pergunta 2:
Which artist did Brasch work with during an important period in 1910?
Pergunta 3:
In 1920, where did Brasch acquire an ancient farmstead to progress his studies?
Pergunta 4:
What type of paper did Brasch use for his canvases during the 1920s?
Pergunta 5:
In what year did the authorities declare Brasch's art to be "degenerate"?