Paul Kleinschmidt
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Paul Kleinschmidt, was a German painter.
As a student of art at the Berlin Akademie Kleinschmidt's greatest influence was Anton von Werner Adolf von Menzel, who was at the time Kleinschmidt's history art teacher.
It was during his time as a student that Kleinschmidt met the beloved Lovis Corinth
who became an informative and strongly educational individual for the young student.
Kleinschmidt continued his studies in 1904 under Peter Halm's direction, as well as Heirnrich von Zügel at the Akademie in Munich. It was in Munich
that he masterfully learned the techniques of lithography
and engraving
.
Eventually finding his way to Berlin
to work as a painter and graphic artist, Kleinschmidt exhibited at the modest 'Sezession' shows in 1908 and 1911.
In 1915, Kleinschmidt began teaching drawing while also taking the role of a technical draughtsman, during which time a great majority of his most remarkable lithographs and engravings were created. Offering these pieces in his first solo exhibition, organized by the Euphorion publishing company in 1923, Kleinschmidt's work would next see light in 1925 at F. Gurlitt in Berlin, thereafter graduating to a painting oriented focus.
Kleinschmidt was first introduced to a New York
art collector
by the name of Erich Cohn in 1927. A man who later became his sponsor. Kleinschmidt made several rapid moves from Berlin throughout Southern Germany
in 1932 ending up in Ulm
and within a year's time, Ay near Senden. Shortly thereafter, he and his family found a great struggle in the midst of a political repression
. Finally finding a path of emigration to Holland in 1936, Kleinschmidt relieved himself and family of such political angst, from there to France in 1938. He was taken prisoner in February 1940 throughout several camps for a short span but released again post-French capitulation.
Kleinschmidt was forced to cease his painting in 1943 under direction of the Nazis during his final years in Bensheim. In 1945 the entirety of his possessions were lost to an air raid
. Kleinschmidt died on August 2, 1949 as result of a severe angina pectoris diagnosed in 1940.
A number of his works include: Berghang am See; Titelblatt der Ausstellung Grafik E.L. Kirchner, Galerie Schames; Kuh mit Frauen; Rosen and Seehaus.
As a student of art at the Berlin Akademie Kleinschmidt's greatest influence was Anton von Werner Adolf von Menzel, who was at the time Kleinschmidt's history art teacher.
It was during his time as a student that Kleinschmidt met the beloved Lovis Corinth
Lovis Corinth
Lovis Corinth was a German painter and printmaker whose mature work realized a synthesis of impressionism and expressionism....
who became an informative and strongly educational individual for the young student.
Kleinschmidt continued his studies in 1904 under Peter Halm's direction, as well as Heirnrich von Zügel at the Akademie in Munich. It was in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
that he masterfully learned the techniques of lithography
Lithography
Lithography is a method for printing using a stone or a metal plate with a completely smooth surface...
and engraving
Engraving
Engraving is the practice of incising a design on to a hard, usually flat surface, by cutting grooves into it. The result may be a decorated object in itself, as when silver, gold, steel, or glass are engraved, or may provide an intaglio printing plate, of copper or another metal, for printing...
.
Eventually finding his way to Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
to work as a painter and graphic artist, Kleinschmidt exhibited at the modest 'Sezession' shows in 1908 and 1911.
In 1915, Kleinschmidt began teaching drawing while also taking the role of a technical draughtsman, during which time a great majority of his most remarkable lithographs and engravings were created. Offering these pieces in his first solo exhibition, organized by the Euphorion publishing company in 1923, Kleinschmidt's work would next see light in 1925 at F. Gurlitt in Berlin, thereafter graduating to a painting oriented focus.
Kleinschmidt was first introduced to a New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
art collector
Collection (museum)
A museum is distinguished by a collection of often unique objects that forms the core of its activities for exhibitions, education, research, etc. This differentiates it from an archive or library, where the contents may be more paper-based, replaceable and less exhibition oriented...
by the name of Erich Cohn in 1927. A man who later became his sponsor. Kleinschmidt made several rapid moves from Berlin throughout Southern Germany
Southern Germany
The term Southern Germany is used to describe a region in the south of Germany. There is no specific boundary to the region, but it usually includes all of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, and the southern part of Hesse...
in 1932 ending up in Ulm
Ulm
Ulm is a city in the federal German state of Baden-Württemberg, situated on the River Danube. The city, whose population is estimated at 120,000 , forms an urban district of its own and is the administrative seat of the Alb-Donau district. Ulm, founded around 850, is rich in history and...
and within a year's time, Ay near Senden. Shortly thereafter, he and his family found a great struggle in the midst of a political repression
Political repression
Political repression is the persecution of an individual or group for political reasons, particularly for the purpose of restricting or preventing their ability to take political life of society....
. Finally finding a path of emigration to Holland in 1936, Kleinschmidt relieved himself and family of such political angst, from there to France in 1938. He was taken prisoner in February 1940 throughout several camps for a short span but released again post-French capitulation.
Kleinschmidt was forced to cease his painting in 1943 under direction of the Nazis during his final years in Bensheim. In 1945 the entirety of his possessions were lost to an air raid
Strategic bombing
Strategic bombing is a military strategy used in a total war with the goal of defeating an enemy nation-state by destroying its economic ability and public will to wage war rather than destroying its land or naval forces...
. Kleinschmidt died on August 2, 1949 as result of a severe angina pectoris diagnosed in 1940.
A number of his works include: Berghang am See; Titelblatt der Ausstellung Grafik E.L. Kirchner, Galerie Schames; Kuh mit Frauen; Rosen and Seehaus.