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Otto Gleichmann

1887 – 1963

German artist

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About Otto Gleichmann

Lived 1887 – 1963 (aged 76). Otto Gleichmann was a German painter, graphic artist, printmaker and visual artist.

Otto Gleichmann (20 August 1887, in Mainz – 2 November 1963, in Hannover) was a key figure in German expressionism. He produced oil paintings, watercolor paintings, sketches, lithographs and pictures in mixed media.

His works from the 1920s and 1930s were characterised by his bad experiences as a soldier (1915) and his injuries (1916) during the First World War - and his belief that the growth of National Socialism was a bad thing.

He took part in the Hannoversche Sezession from 1918, where he met Kurt Schwitters, among others, and became friends with Theodor Däubler. His exhibition was banned, and he was named a degenerate artist in 1938.

Work and exhibitions Selbstbildnis (self-portrait) 1913, Pencil on paper Sturm Herrschaften 1915, Pencil on paper Irrenparadies II , 1918, Pencil on paper Strahlen - Stuerzen (Lines/Rays) Oil on canvas, 1920 Vor dunkler Landschaft (Against the darker landscape) Oil on canvas, 1920 Unfassbar, unfasslich sind ihm die Dinge (inconceivable are things for him), Pen and watercolour on paper, 1920 Kopf einer Greisin Mixed media, 1927 Leichenschmaus, 1925

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Otto Bernhard Max Gleichmann

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Who was Otto Gleichmann?

German artist (1887-1963)

When was Otto Gleichmann born?

Otto Gleichmann was born on 20 August 1887 in Mainz.

When did Otto Gleichmann die?

Otto Gleichmann died on 2 November 1963 in Hanover.

What was Otto Gleichmann's occupation?

Otto Gleichmann was a painter, graphic artist, printmaker and visual artist.

What nationality was Otto Gleichmann?

Otto Gleichmann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Gleichmann

· Wikidata: Q319627

· DBpedia: Otto Gleichmann

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