Ludwig Richter
Richter, Ludwig • 1937 • Staatliche Kunstsammlungen
- Author
- Richter, Ludwig
- First published
- 1937
- Publisher
- Staatliche Kunstsammlungen
- Genres
- Art · Biography
- ISBN
- 9783363004229
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This volume serves as a catalog and retrospective of the works of Ludwig Richter, a celebrated German painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Biedermeier period. Published by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen in 1937, the book was produced to highlight Richter's lasting influence on German romanticism and his mastery of wood engraving, particularly his idyllic depictions of landscapes and folk life.
The collection reflects Richter's commitment to the 'Heimatkunst' style, which sought to portray a sentimental and idealized vision of German national identity. Throughout the nineteenth century, Richter’s illustrations became ubiquitous in literature and educational texts, earning him a reputation as an artist of the people. This 1937 retrospective positioned him within the cultural discourse of the era, emphasizing the clarity of his composition and his detailed, evocative approach to illustrating traditional German tales and provincial settings.
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