1876 - 1942

Essentials

  • Born: 1876, Znojmo, Czech Republic
  • Nationality: Czech Republic
  • Died: 1942
  • Top-ranked work: Blooming Cacti
  • Works on this site: 1

The Quiet Modernist of Znojmo

The year is 1876 in Znojmo, Czech Republic. A child is born into a world on the cusp of profound transformation. This is Friedrich Radler. He grows to become a painter, a man whose life would eventually find its conclusion in Stuttgart in 1942. His existence is defined by the brush and the canvas, navigating the shifting currents of the early twentieth century.

Radler’s work belongs to the era of Modern Art. He does not rely on the rigid structures of the past, but instead engages with the evolving visual language of his time. His focus remains on the tangible, the organic, and the immediate presence of the subject before him.

A Study in Form and Flora

In 1929, a specific vision emerges: Blooming cactus. This oil on canvas work captures a moment of botanical life, rendered with precision. The piece is a portrait, oriented vertically, measuring 63 x 50 cm with a 3:4 ratio. The frame dimensions are 81 × 68 × 4,5 cm. It is a study of texture and life, a quiet observation of nature's growth.

The work finds its way into the Belvedere's art collection. It is a permanent resident of the institution, having been purchased from the artist in 1930. Inventory number 3148 marks its place within the museum's history, a lasting record of Radler's hand.

The Final Chapter in Stuttgart

The trajectory of Radler's life moves from the Czech lands toward the German city of Stuttgart. He lives through the tumultuous decades of the early 1900s, maintaining his practice as a painter until his death at age 66. His legacy remains tied to the specific, quiet strength of his subjects, preserved in the halls of the Belvedere.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvordan kan jeg følge Friedrich Radlers værker kronologisk?

Friedrich Radlers værker kan ses i kronologisk rækkefølge på kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker-side.

Hvilke andre navne er Friedrich Radler kendt under?

Friedrich Radler optræder under de alternative navne Friedrich von Radler.

Kan jeg sortere Friedrich Radlers værker efter farve?

Farveindeks for Friedrich Radler er en side, der organiserer kunstnerens værker efter farve.

Kan jeg gennemse Friedrich Radlers værker efter kunstretning?

De kunstretninger, som Friedrich Radler arbejdede inden for, kan findes på kunstnerens Alle kunstretninger-side, hvor værkerne er grupperet efter kunstretning.

Test your eye

Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Friedrich Radler born?
Spørgsmål 2:
In what year was the artwork 'Blooming Cacti' created?
Spørgsmål 3:
What was the primary art style of Friedrich Radler?
Spørgsmål 4:
In which city did Friedrich Radler die?
Spørgsmål 5:
What technique was used for the painting 'Blooming cactus'?