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A small creek springs from the thick foliage of the trees in the middle of a forest; the line of water blows gracefully from right to left, the surface is calm. Swans swim towards us with serious dignity; the trunks of the front trees are reflected in the narrow water surface. The simplicity of the motifs, the thick contours of the main ornaments and the unshaded spots of colour are arranged beside each other on the large surface, creating an atmosphere of calm and solemnity. This is emphasized by the autumn tones, reddish brown trees, yellowish leaves, the dark blue of the creek and the bright white of the swan feathers, and also by the lack of horizon line - the border of the tapestry cuts into the foliage of the trees and the bend of the creek, thus the viewer can picture only a closed, narrow part of the forest. A narrow stripe of stylized birds and plants closes the picture at the top and the bottom. The two long sides are bordered with soft fringe, to stress the tall, slim shape of the tapestry. Eckmann intentionally turned towards Medieval German tapestry style and revitalized the bright colours, large shades and shapes. He was also .the first among the German artists to pay attention to Japanese arts. The narrow, tall shape of the tapestry, as well as the delicate curves of the drawing clearly show the influence of Japanese woodcuts. Almost one hundred copies were made of this tapestry.

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a prominent figure in jugendstil and art nouveau

artist: otto eckmann, a german painter, and graphic artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his contributions to the "floral" branch of jugendstil. born in hamburg, germany, in 1865, eckmann's artistic journey was marked by innovation and experimentation.

early life and education

eckmann's early education in art took place at the kunstgewerbeschule in hamburg and nuremberg, followed by a stint at the academy in munich. this foundational training laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in applied design.

career highlights

graphic work for pan (1895) and jugend (1896): eckmann's work in these publications showcased his unique style, blending japanese calligraphy with medieval font design.
logo design for s. fischer verlag: his design for this publishing house is a testament to his versatility in applied design.
teaching ornamental painting (1897): eckmann shared his expertise at the unterrichtsanstalt des königlichen kunstgewerbemuseums in berlin, influencing future generations of artists.

notable works and style

eckmann's style is characterized by dimensionality, a departure from the flat look prevalent in art nouveau. his use of woodblock print for jugend magazine was inspired by japanese techniques.

eckmann typefaces (1900-1902): the eckmann and fette eckmann fonts, designed during his time with the allgemeine elektrizitätsgesellschaft (aeg), remain some of the most enduring jugendstil fonts.
tile and furniture design: his proficiency in these areas further solidified his position as a multifaceted artist.

legacy and tragic end

eckmann's life was cut short by tuberculosis at the age of 37. despite this, his contributions to art nouveau and jugendstil continue to inspire artists and designers worldwide. view more works from otto eckmann on WahooArt.com: [https://WahooArt.com/@/otto-eckmann](https://WahooArt.com/@/otto-eckmann) explore the museum ostdeutsche galerie, featured on WahooArt.com: [https://WahooArt.com/art.nsf/o/a@d3aquv](https://WahooArt.com/art.nsf/o/a@d3aquv) learn more about art nouveau and its influential artists on wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/otto_eckmann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/otto_eckmann)

Otto Eckmann

1865 - 1902 , Germany

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Jugendstil / Art Nouveau
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Japanese calligraphy']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Lovis Corinth']
Date Of Birth: November 19, 1865
Full Name: Otto Eckmann
Nationality: German
Notable Artworks:
- Portrait of the Painter Otto Eckmann
- Five Swans
Place Of Birth: Hamburg, Germany

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