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German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer
- Ernst Heinrich Barlach (2 January 1870 – 24 October 1938) was a German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer. Although he was a supporter of the war in the years leading to World War I, his participation in the conflict made him change his position, and he is mostly known for his sculptures protesting against the war.
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Ernst Heinrich Barlach (2 January 1870 – 24 October 1938) was a German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer. Although he was a supporter of the war in the years leading to World War I, his participation in the conflict made him change his position, and he is mostly known for his sculptures protesting against the war.
Oct 20, 2024 · Ernst Barlach (born January 2, 1870, Wedel, Germany—died October 24, 1938, Güstrow, Germany) was an outstanding sculptor of the Expressionist movement whose style has often been called “modern Gothic.”
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Sep 28, 2024 · Ernst Barlach was a prominent German sculptor, printmaker, and writer, best known for his expressive works that poignantly captured the human condition. 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 ...
Ernst Heinrich Barlach (2 January 1870 – 24 October 1938) was a German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer. Although he was a supporter of the war in the years leading to World War I, his participation in the conflict made him change his position, and he is mostly known for his sculptures protesting against the war.
Ernst Barlach is born on 2 January in Wedel, Holstein, as the first of four sons to the doctor Georg Barlach and his wife Louise, née Vollert. In 1872 the family moves to Schönberg in Mecklenburg, in 1877 to Ratzeburg.
Ernst Heinrich Barlach (2 January 1870 – 24 October 1938) was a German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer. Although he was a supporter of the war in the years leading to World War I, his participation in the conflict made him change his position, and he is mostly known for his sculptures protesting against the war.
Jun 8, 2018 · Barlach, Ernst (1870–1938) German sculptor, graphic artist, writer and dramatist. He was a pioneer of the German expressionism movement. His distinctive style was influenced by medieval German woodcarving and art nouveau.
