1857 - 1939

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  • Top 3 works: Young woman from the Auvergne
  • Lifespan: 82 years
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Died: 1939
  • Nationality: Germany

A Life in Color and Light

Max Kahn was a German painter specializing in portraiture and genre scenes. Born in Mannheim, Germany, his artistic journey began with studies at the Städthe Kunstinstitut in Frankfurt am Main under Angilbert Göbel. He continued his formal training in Munich, studying at the Academy under Nikolaus Gysis and Ludwig von Löfftz. Seeking further development, Kahn moved to Paris, where he worked at the Académie Julian under Tony Robert-Fleury and remained a resident until 1914.

His work was characterized by a preference for the collected light effects of interiors and a strong emphasis on local color. His paintings were exhibited in various international locations, including Antwerp, Berlin, London, Munich, and Paris. Throughout his career, he frequently participated in the Paris Salon of the Société des Artistes Français, as well as exhibitions in Versailles and Barcelona.

Artistic Themes and Legacy

Kahn’s repertoire focused primarily on portraits and genre scenes depicting rural life. His notable works include:

In 1894, he was named an Officier de l’Academie. After living in Germany, Kahn and his wife, Cornélie Thérese Pouzol, eventually settled in Carpentras, France, where he passed away.

Frågor och svar

Kan jag besöka ett virtuellt museum med Max Kahns verk?

Ett virtuellt besök är möjligt: på Virtuellt 3D-galleri för Max Kahn kan du uppleva konstnärens verk i ett tredimensionellt galleri.

Var kan jag se alla konstverk av Max Kahn?

Alla verk av Max Kahn på denna webbplats kan utforskas via artistens Samtliga konstverk-sida.

Finns det en kronologisk genomgång av Max Kahn?

Max Kahns karriär presenteras period för period på artistens Karriärlinje-sida: en horisontell tidslinje över konstverken, uppdelade i kapitel efter olika karriärperioder.

Hur kan jag följa Max Kahns verk i kronologisk ordning?

Max Kahns konstverk kan ses i kronologisk ordning på artistens Konstverk efter datum-sida.

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