Ernst Barlach (1870 -1938) was a prominent German sculptor, printmaker, and writer, best known for his expressive works that poignantly captured the human condition.
Barlach studied art in Hamburg, Germany, and later in Dresden and Paris.
His sculptures, often characterized by their simplified forms and emotional depth, reflect the hardships and spiritual struggles of the early 20th century, particularly in the context of war and social upheaval.
Barlach’s work, influenced by both medieval German art and the modernist movement, frequently explored themes of suffering, compassion, and the search for meaning, making him a significant figure in the expressionist art movement.
Stylistically, his literary and artistic work would fall between the categories of twentieth-century Realism and Expressionism.
In the years before World War I, Barlach was a patriotic and enthusiastic supporter of the war, awaiting a new artistic age from the war.
His awaited new artistic age came for him when he volunteered to join the war between 1915 and 1916 as an infantry soldier. After three months of service he was discharged due to a heart ailment, returning as a pacifist and a staunch opponent of war, the horror of the war influencing all of his subsequent works.
Although his work was removed from German museums under the Nazi regime and categorized as “degenerate art,” after World War II his talent was once again recognized.
Despite facing persecution during the Nazi regime, which deemed his art “degenerate,” Barlach’s legacy endures through his deeply moving and introspective works that continue to resonate with audiences today.
More of Ernest Barlach’s body of inspirational works can be found at https://artincontext.org/ernst-barlach/… and https://www.barlach-haus.de/.
Everyone loves puppies.
Bringing another Saturday of fun, joy and amazement to you wandering eyes! Today I want to wander back through the art galleries and showcase more unbelievable art.
Always Always Always … On my way to doing something else ….
Another Saturday, another chance to play in my Sunday Evening Art Gallery Galleries, another Saturday I’d like to share with you, my fun friends!
Being a human being is hard work.
Another Caturday is here!
Do you ever wish you had an evening or two to yourself? All by yourself?
Happy Friday to you All! Another Friday, another chance to go back in time (and galleries) to experience unique and wonderful art in all its forms.
A summer’s night
Is There Soccer In Heaven?
Last Saturday I posted that there are cat people and dog people and no-pet people. All have a place in this world.
Sometimes when I look back through my galleries I realize how many artists I’ve almost forgotten I’ve highlighted. There are so many categories I can’t begin go keep track of who has come and gone.
There are cat people and dog people and no-pet people. All have a place in this world.
I write to share
The other day I posted three more of what I endearingly call “My Masterpieces,” a winter’s art project. I am not a professional artist — I’m actually not a professional “anything.” But I love to play.
Having fun looking backwards at my Days of Future Art, seeing what was a hit and what was a miss. I can definitely tell which were experimental and which were a definite plan. Sometimes any sort of art can do that to you — start out with one idea and wind up with something different. Writing did that alot to me, too.
Flashing back through my Sunday Evening Art Gallery blogs, I get a thrill every time I look — really look — at how other artists show their Creativity.
Deep cold outside today — and lots of snow to come tonight. Welcome to Wisconsin.
