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Christian Rohlfs

Weimar - Hagen - Ascona. A path to abstraction

11.08.2024 - 02.02.2025 ,
Olaf Gulbransson Museum Tegernsee

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Naturalism, Impressionism, Expressionism and abstract tendencies - the oeuvre of Christian Rohlfs (1849-1938) unites all of these. His ability to explore different styles and continue to develop independently and innovatively, even in old age, makes him a unique figure in German art history.

Christian Rohlfs (1849-1938) underwent an impressive stylistic transformation during his creative period. The exhibition "Christian Rohlfs, Weimar - Hagen - Ascona. A Path to Abstraction" shows the development of his artistic work: from Naturalism to Impressionism to Expressionism and finally to abstract art. Each of the places mentioned stands for a particular style of painting. Shortly before his death, the Nazi regime defamed Christian Rohlfs' work as "degenerate". Rohlfs took a stand and contradicted the Nazi functionaries. As a result, his work was posthumously persecuted and banned.

Last edited on 30.07.2024

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Painting suggesting the moon and its reflection on a lake. (opens enlarged image)
Moonlit night by the lake © Private collection
Abstract painting of a country road with trees and passers-by. (opens enlarged image)
Country road around 1904 © Private collection

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Museum / Exhibition Centre: Olaf Gulbransson Museum Tegernsee

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Location: Tegernsee