A Life in Art and Illustration
Adolf Emil Hering was a German painter and illustrator. He studied at the Kunstakademie Königsberg from 1881 to 1885 under Carl Steffeck. His professional career included creating altar paintings for churches in Rauschen and Rößel, as well as murals for the large hall of the Stadtmissionshaus in Königsberg. From 1899, Hering was active in Berlin, where he maintained an atelier on Lützowstraße. His diverse body of work involved various commissions, such as book illustrations, illustrations for Die Gartenlaube, and designs for postcards.
Notable Works and Themes
Hering's artistic output includes several notable pieces, such as The Farewell (1913) and Königsberg, soldier saying farewell to his family. One of his most significant paintings is Der Tod und das Mädchen (1900), an oil on canvas depicting Death approaching a girl to catch her in his arms. In this work, Death's face is veiled to avoid causing fear, and the scene is characterized by a peaceful and touching expression. The composition features symbolic elements, such as a falling flower slipping from the girl's hands and dark clouds moving before white clouds in the sky. Other works attributed to him include Heldentod der elf Schillschen Offiziere vor Wesel, Am Abend, and Ingeborg.
Questions & Answers
What are the birthplace and birth year of Adolf Emil Hering?
Adolf Emil Hering was born in Boże, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in 1863.
Where can I see Adolf Emil Hering's artworks arranged by atmosphere?
The artist's Mood Room page shows Adolf Emil Hering's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.
What other names is Adolf Emil Hering known by?
Adolf Emil Hering appears under the alternate names Ad. Hering, Adolf Hering, Prof. A. Hering, A. Hering, Адольф Эмиль Геринг.
How can I follow Adolf Emil Hering's work year by year?
Adolf Emil Hering's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
