Ernst Barlach
German expressionist sculptor, printmaker and writer (1870–1938)
Ernst Barlach was born on January 2, 1870 in Wedel and died on October 24, 1938 in Rostock, aged 68. Recorded occupations: sculptor, printmaker, writer, playwright, illustrator and exlibrist. Country of citizenship: German Reich. Associated movement: Expressionism. Fields of work: art of sculpture. Notable works include “The Mole”. Educated at Académie Julian. Honours include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Pour le Mérite and Kleist Prize. Member of Die Kogge, Academy of Arts, Berlin and Berlin Secession.
- Born
- January 2, 1870 · Wedel
- Died
- October 24, 1938 · Rostock
- Age at death
- 68
- Citizenship
- German Reich
- Occupations
- sculptor, printmaker, writer, playwright, illustrator, exlibrist
- Movements
- Expressionism
- Notable works
- The Mole
- Education
- Académie Julian
- Honours
- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Pour le Mérite, Kleist Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 42 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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