Hans Baluschek: A Pioneer of German Critical Realism Hans Baluschek (9 May 1870 – 28 September 1935) was a German painter, graphic artist and writer whose work stands as a cornerstone of German Critical Realism. He captured the essence of Berlin’s working class with unflinching honesty and empathy, establishing himself as one of the most prominent figures within the influential Berlin Secession movement. Baluschek's legacy extends bey…