The Life and Art of Paul Oberhoff
Born in Iserlohn, Germany, Paul Oberhoff was a painter, graphic artist, and composer. After completing studies in mechanical engineering in Mittweida, he moved to Dresden to study painting at the Academy, where he was a student of Oskar Zwintscher and a master student of Gotthardt Kuehl. His artistic output was diverse, encompassing oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings that focused on portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. During the First World War, he served as a soldier in France and Belgium, utilizing his time there as a front painter to create sketches of daily wartime life.
Oberhoff was a highly sought-after portraitist, capturing a wide range of subjects including his wife Katharina, his daughter Ingeborg, and his grandchildren. His subjects also included doctors, scientists, writers, musicians, and workers. His work has been held in various collections, including the Semperoper, the City Gallery Dresden, and the State Art Collections Dresden. In his later years, despite facing significant health challenges including a spinal deformation and paralysis on his right side, he continued to paint using his left hand.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Throughout his career, Oberhoff participated in numerous exhibitions. His works have been displayed in various locations, including:
In 1931, he was awarded the Dürer Prize by the city of Nuremberg for his work Neckereien. He also received an honorary pension from the city of Dresden and various other commendations for his artistic contributions.
Questions & Answers
How can I follow Paul Oberhoff's work year by year?
A timeline of Paul Oberhoff's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
In which movements did Paul Oberhoff work?
The movements Paul Oberhoff worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
Can I explore Paul Oberhoff's works by keyword?
Paul Oberhoff's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
Can I explore Paul Oberhoff's works by color spectrum?
The Spectral Index of Paul Oberhoff is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.
