Ernst Barlach

Ernst Barlach, a German Expressionist sculptor, dramatically shifted from war supporter to staunch pacifist after serving in World War I, creating powerful anti-war works like "Death on the Move."

ABOUT

Ernst Heinrich Barlach (1870–1938) was a prominent German Expressionist sculptor, printmaker, and writer, known for his deeply emotional and often somber figures. Born in Wedel, Germany, Barlach's artistic journey began with studies in Hamburg, Dresden, and Paris. Initially, his work gravitated towards an Art Nouveau style, as seen in his illustrations for the magazine *Jugend*. A pivotal turning point in Barlach's life and art was his 1906 trip to Russia. This experience, c…

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NOTABLE WORKS

The Transformations of God: The Divine Beggar 1921 · Cleveland Museum of Art Singing Man 1928 · Cleveland Museum of Art Hope and Despair II 1931 · Cleveland Museum of Art Die Bettlerin 1906 · Cleveland Museum of Art Man Reading the Stars 1909 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Invisible 1911 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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