Ernst Barlach

Sculptor

Birthday January 2, 1870

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Oct 24, 1938 (68)

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About

German expressionist sculptor, printmaker and writer. Many of his works were confiscated by the Nazi Party for being considered degenerate art.

Before Fame

He studied at the Gewerbeschule Hamburg and then at the Royal Art School Dresden.

Trivia

He is best known for his sculptures protesting war.

Family Life

He was the oldest of the four sons of Johanna Luise Barlach and Dr. Georg Barlach.

Associated With

Lots of his work was confiscated by the Nazi Party, which was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.