1861 - 1934

Informații esențiale

  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Top 3 works:
    • Brook, Winter
    • March Day
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Museums on this site:
    • Colecțiile Statale de Pictură din Bavaria
    • Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
  • Also known as:
    • C. Küstner
    • Karl Küstner
    • Carl Kustner
  • Art period: 19th Century

Life and Artistic Journey

Born in Guntersblum, Germany, Carl Küstner began his life as the son of a farmer and a housewife. After attending school in Guntersblum and Worms, he initially pursued a commercial apprenticeship. His path shifted when he was called for military service in Munich; being classified as unfit for service, he discovered a passion for nature and painting. Following a period in Geneva where he began creating his first works, he returned to Munich in 1884. There, he became a student of the landscape painter Professor August Fink for six years, a period during which he developed his own style. In 1900, he married Tusnelda Fink, and they had a daughter. By 1927, he was appointed a professor of fine arts.

Artistic Style and Subject Matter

Küstner’s painting style was characterized by a broad, firm, and juicy application of strong, full colors, often utilizing a color triad of green, light blue, and red. His work frequently focused on his homeland, capturing the landscapes of the Rhinehessen region, the Altrhein, and the Hessian Ried. He was particularly drawn to themes of winter and the thaw. His repertoire included various seasonal and natural scenes, such as:

His works were exhibited at the Munich Glaspalast from 1893 until 1934, and his paintings were also displayed in the Deutsche Museum and the Neue Pinakothek in Munich during the 1930s.

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Cum pot găsi toate lucrările lui Carl Küstner dintr-un anumit tip de tehnică?

Operele lui Carl Küstner pot fi explorate pe baza mediului utilizat în pagina de Toate tehnicile a artistului.

În ce perioade este împărțită cariera lui Carl Küstner?

O relatare cronologică a creației lui Carl Küstner este disponibilă pe pagina Cronologie a artistului, unde operele se succed în ordinea creației lor, capitol cu capitol.

Din ce epocă face parte Carl Küstner?

Carl Küstner a activat în perioada 19th Century. Această perioadă situează activitatea artistului în context istoric.

Câte opere de artă ale lui Carl Küstner pot fi vizualizate în catalog?

Puteți explora cele 2 de opere de artă de opere ale lui Carl Küstner pe pagina Toate operele de artă.

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Întrebare 1:
Where was Carl Küstner born?
Întrebare 2:
Who was Carl Küstner's teacher in Munich?
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In which year was Carl Küstner appointed as a professor of fine arts?
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Which color triad did Küstner's paintings often build upon?
Întrebare 5:
Which award did he receive in 1901 for his painting 'Winterabend'?