The Life and Career of Friedrich Skade
Friedrich Skade was a German painter, graphic designer, and draftsperson. Born in Döhlen, Germany, his artistic education began at the Kunstgewerbeschule Dresden, where he attended the preparatory school from 1912 to 1916. Following his service in the First World War, he continued his studies at the Kunstgewerbeakademie between 1918 and 1922, studying under Paul Hermann and Paul Rößler. He later transitioned to the Dresdner Kunstakademie, where he became a master student of Richard Dreher. Throughout his career, Skade was involved in several artistic groups, including Die Schaffenden and the Dresdner Sezession. He was also a member of the ASSO and the Verband Bildender Künstler der DDR.
Artistic Works and Exhibitions
Skade's body of work includes various paintings, lithographs, and watercolors. His catalog includes portraits such as Portrait of a Lady and Portrait of a Woman. Other notable works include Bauernkind, Lenin, and Stalin. His paintings Damenbildnis and Frauenbildnis were confiscated in 1937 as part of the "Entartete Kunst" action. His art has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including those at the Nationalgalerie in Berlin and the Kunsthalle in Emden. His works are held in various collections, such as the Lindenau-Museum in Altenburg and the Galerie Neue Meister in Dresden.
