A Life in Art and Education
Paul Dobers was a German painter, draftsperson, and university teacher. Born in Wrocław, Poland, he pursued his artistic studies at the Königliche Kunst- und Gewerbeschule Breslau from 1902 to 1906. Following his studies, he served as a drawing teacher at the same institution. In 1908, he became a co-founder of the Künstlerbund Schlesien. His professional life was marked by his role as a lecturer, where he taught abstract painting.
His career faced significant disruption in 1937 during the Nazi "Entartete Kunst" actions. During this period, several of his works were confiscated and destroyed by authorities, including:
Legacy and Exhibitions
Dobers passed away in Kassel. His work has been recognized in later exhibitions, such as the 1990 exhibition titled 200 Jahre Kunsthochschule Breslau, held at the Nassauischer Kunstverein in Wiesbaden. His artistic output includes works such as the Still Life with Clay Jug.
