Hellmut Eichrodt, 1872 – 1943

Hellmut Eichrodt: The 2 Most Famous Paintings

Portrait of a Woman (1909) is the most famous painting by Hellmut Eichrodt, held by the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe in Carlsruhe. From the 2 works of Hellmut Eichrodt in our catalogue, here are the 2 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Hellmut Eichrodt
Hellmut Eichrodt · 1872 – 1943
Born · died
1872 – 1943, Bruchsal
Works in our catalogue
2
Most famous
Portrait of a Woman (1909)
Most works at
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe

Top 10: Hellmut Eichrodt's best-known paintings

Where to see Hellmut Eichrodt's paintings

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Hellmut Eichrodt Paintings from this list
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, CarlsruheStaatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe Carlsruhe 2 Portrait of a Woman, Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left

Hellmut Eichrodt through the years: the masterpieces of each year

Hellmut Eichrodt's career on this page lasts 6 years, 1909 to 1914: a short span, followed here year by year through its best-known paintings.

  1. 1909
  2. 1914

Hellmut Eichrodt's paintings: frequently asked questions

What is the most famous Hellmut Eichrodt painting?Show the answer

Portrait of a Woman (1909).

At what age did Hellmut Eichrodt paint Portrait of a Woman?Show the answer

37 years old: Portrait of a Woman dates from 1909 and Hellmut Eichrodt was born in 1872.

How many paintings by Hellmut Eichrodt are there?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 2 works by Hellmut Eichrodt, dated from 1909 to 1914.

Where can I see the most famous Hellmut Eichrodt paintings?Show the answer

Most of them are in Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe (Carlsruhe). The table above lists the museums one by one.

What is the earliest famous Hellmut Eichrodt painting, and the latest?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Portrait of a Woman (1909), the latest Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left (1914).

What Hellmut Eichrodt paintings does the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe hold?Show the answer

Portrait of a Woman and Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left are among the 2 works on this page held by the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe.

Where can I buy a Hellmut Eichrodt reproduction?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

Hellmut Eichrodt: biography

The Academy and the Ink

Bruchsal, 1872. A life begins that will eventually bridge the gap between fine art and the printed page. Hellmut Eichrodt enters the studios of the Karlsruher Kunstakademie, a student navigating the rigorous training of the late nineteenth century. He moves under the guidance of Hans Thoma and Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth, absorbing the technical foundations of German painting. The years between 1890 and 1903 are defined by this academic discipline.

The focus shifts from the canvas to the periodical. Between 1897 and 1912, Eichrodt finds a rhythm within the pages of Jugend and Simplicissimus. Here, the graphic artist meets the public through mass reproduction. His hand shapes the visual identity of these influential magazines, translating complex imagery into the sharp, reproducible lines required for print. This period marks his emergence as a significant contributor to German graphic culture.

Murals and Commissions

The scale of his work expands beyond the magazine spread. Eichrodt moves into the architectural realm, applying pigment to the very bones of public and sacred spaces. He leaves his mark on the Karlsruher Christuskirche through multiple murals. His reach extends far beyond German borders; he contributes a mural for the mausoleum in Addis Abeba, built for the Ethiopian emperor Menelik II. These large-scale works demand a different command of space than his graphic illustrations.

Commercial necessity drives much of his output during his later years. Through collaboration with the Kunstdruckerei Künstlerbund Karlsruhe, he becomes a designer of advertisements and posters. His name appears on the branding for various entities:

  • Brauerei Ketterer
  • Kast & Ehinger
  • Badische Feuerversicherungsbank
  • Norddeutscher Lloyd

The Final Illustrations

Eichrodt’s graphic legacy includes specific narrative collections created for Friedrich Dreser. In 1908 and 1909, he produces the imagery for Der Froschkönig, Der Soldat, and Die sieben Raben. He marks these collections with a simple, personal signature: "H-E".

The year 1918 brings a starker application of his skill. As the Grand Duchy of Baden calls upon its soldiers to lay down their arms and return home, Eichrodt illustrates this historical moment. The artist passes away in Karlsruhe in 1943, leaving behind a body of work held in collections such as the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, including portraits like his 1909 Frauenbildnis.