Emil Orlik

Emil Orlik, a master printmaker and painter, traveled to Japan in 1900 to study traditional woodcut techniques, profoundly influencing his diverse artistic practice.

ABOUT

Born in Prague in 1870, Emil Orlik was a prolific Czech-German artist known for his exceptional skill across various mediums, especially printmaking. His early artistic journey began with studies under Heinrich Knirr, where he was a peer of Paul Klee, and later at the Munich Academy. Orlik quickly developed a fascination with printmaking, experimenting with engraving and other processes, with his earliest known portraits dating to 1891–1893. A pivotal moment in Orlik’s caree…

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NOTABLE WORKS

In the Park 1880 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Max Slevogt 1885 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Sunday 1903 · National Gallery Prague Model 1904 · National Gallery Prague F. Hodler 1904 · Art Institute of Chicago Three Women 1905 · Art Institute of Chicago

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INFLUENCES

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Influenced

George GroszNew Objectivity