early life and literary beginnings
else lasker-schüler, a trailblazing poet, playwright, and painter, was born on february 11, 1869, in elberfeld, germany. her life's trajectory is a testament to her unyielding spirit and artistic genius. lasker-schüler's early years were marked by an innate inclination towards the arts, which would later define her as one of the few women affiliated with the expressionist movement.artistic ascendancy
lasker-schüler's first foray into the world of poetry was with her collection styx, published in 1902. this was followed by her prose work das peter-hille-buch in 1906, and her play die wupper in 1909. her volume of poetry, meine wunder, published in 1911, solidified her position as the leading female representative of german expressionism.perseverance amidst adversity
despite facing numerous challenges, including the loss of her son in 1927 and subsequent harassment by the nazis, lasker-schüler continued to create. her winning of the kleist prize in 1932 was a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft.later life and legacy
lasker-schüler's later years were marked by her emigration to jerusalem, where she formed a literary salon known as “kraal.” her final years were spent working on her drama ich und ich (i and i), which remained a fragment.relevant artworks and resources
- discovering the art of late romanticism at schackgalerie, munich
- explore else lasker-schüler's profile on OriginalUniqueArt
- visit the wikipedia page for expressionism to delve deeper into the movement.
key artistic influences and milestones
important milestones in lasker-schüler's life include:- 1902: publication of her first poetry collection, styx
- 1911: solidification as the leading female representative of german expressionism with meine wunder
- 1932: winning of the kleist prize
- max slevogt galerie, germany: a museum showcasing the works of german artist max slevogt.
- kunstsalon franke schenk (germany): an art dealership and gallery featuring works from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
Questions & Answers
How many artworks by Else Lasker-Schüler are available to browse?
You can browse 1 artwork by Else Lasker-Schüler on the All Artworks page.
How can I follow Else Lasker-Schüler's work year by year?
The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Else Lasker-Schüler's works ordered by date, year by year.
Where are Else Lasker-Schüler's artworks grouped by technique?
Else Lasker-Schüler's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
In which historical period did Else Lasker-Schüler work?
Else Lasker-Schüler worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Else Lasker-Schüler?
Else Lasker-Schüler was born in Wuppertal in 1869.
What aliases or alternate names does Else Lasker-Schüler have?
Else Lasker-Schüler is also known as Elisabeth Schüler, Elisabeth Schuler, Else Lasker-Schuler.
Where are Else Lasker-Schüler's artworks grouped by art movement?
The movements Else Lasker-Schüler worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
Is there a 3D virtual tour of Else Lasker-Schüler's works?
Else Lasker-Schüler's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.
