Life and Artistic Training
Eugen Hamm was a German-Jewish painter and graphic artist. Born in Apolda, Germany, he began his artistic career with humorous drawings and worked with the magazine Jugend. His formal training included studying at the private art school of Lovis Corinth in Berlin and later at the Académie Matisse in Paris.
Throughout his career, Hamm was active in several artistic circles, including the Deutscher Künstlerbund and the Leipziger Künstlerverein. His work spanned various media, including oil paintings, etchings, drawings, lithographs, and pastels. His subject matter included:
Works and Legacy
Hamm's output included notable works such as Max Schwimmer and a Self-Portrait. He also collaborated with Joachim Ringelnatz on the lithograph series Vorstadt-Bordell. His artistic style was influenced by his teachers, Corinth and Matisse, as well as Auguste Renoir.
During the Nazi era, three of his paintings were confiscated and destroyed by the Entartete Kunst action. Today, his works are held in various institutions, including the Galerie Neue Meister in Dresden, the Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig, and the Lindenau-Museum Altenburg.
Questions & Answers
Is there a chronological account of Eugen Hamm?
A chronological account of Eugen Hamm's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.
In which historical period did Eugen Hamm work?
Eugen Hamm worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
In which movements did Eugen Hamm work?
The All Movements page groups Eugen Hamm's artworks by art movement.
Where are Eugen Hamm's artworks mapped by subject?
The Subject Atlas page maps Eugen Hamm's artworks by subject.
