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Erich Heckel (1883–1970) was a German painter, printmaker, illustrator, and university teacher associated with the Expressionist movement. Born in Döbeln and deceased in Radolfzell am Bodensee, he was a member of the artistic groups Die Brücke and the Berlin Secession. His professional career included employment at the Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe, where he also taught students such as Hubertus von Pilgrim.
Heckel’s works are held in collections including the Belvedere, Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and Art Museum of Estonia. He participated in the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics as well as documenta. Among his published works are *Ein Farbmusterbuch für Walter Gramatté*, *Druckgrafik Erich Heckel*, and *Die Künstler der Brücke*.
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1883-07-31 ) 31 July 1883, Döbeln , Kingdom of Saxony , German Empire
- Died
- 27 January 1970 (1970-01-27) (aged 86), Radolfzell , Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
- Education
- Königliche Technische Hochschule
- Known for
- Painting, woodcuts/printmaking
- Style
- Expressionism
- Movement
- Die Brücke
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Erich
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Place of birth
- Döbeln
- Place of death
- Radolfzell am Bodensee
- Occupation
- visual artist
- Employer
- Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe
- Languages spoken
- German
- Participant in
- documenta
- Movement
- Expressionism
- Official website
- www.erich-heckel.de
- Image
- Kirchner - Erich Heckel an der Staffelei.jpg
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- Commons category
- Erich Heckel
- date of birth
- 1883-07-31
- date of death
- 1970-01-27
- member of
- Berlin Secession
- Commons Creator page
- Erich Heckel
- student
- Hubertus von Pilgrim
- name in native language
- Erich Heckel
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Works in European collections
5 objects attributed to Erich Heckel, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Encyclopedic overview
Weisses Haus in Dangast, oil painting by Erich Heckel, 1908. Erich Heckel (31 July 1883 – 27 January 1970) was a German painter and printmaker, and a founding member of the group Die Brücke ("The Bridge") which existed 1905–1913. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Biography
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