Hermann Kauffmann

1873 - 1953

Quick Facts

  • Nationality: Germany
  • Born: 1873, Munich, Germany
  • Also known as:
    • Hermann Kauffmann the younger
    • Hermann, le jeune Kauffmann
    • Hermann, II Kauffman
    • Hermann II Kauffmann
    • Hermann jun. Kaufmann
  • Top-ranked work: Men transporting wood in a blizzard
  • Top 3 works: Men transporting wood in a blizzard

Life and Artistic Training

Hermann Kauffmann was a German painter born in Munich, Germany. He was the son of the Munich painter Hugo Kauffmann and Johannette Crecelius, and the grandson of the Hamburg painter Hermann Kauffmann. His formal education began at the Maximiliansgymnasium in Munich, followed by enrollment at the Kunstgewerbeschule. He continued his private studies under Paul Nauen. During the early 1890s, he was introduced to the artist circle known as "Bären und Löwen" in Prien am Chiemsee, of which he became a member. His career included a study trip to Italy and periods spent in Hamburg, where he was a member of the Hamburger Künstlerverein.

Artistic Works and Subjects

Kauffmann's oeuvre consists of portraits in both small and large formats, as well as figurative scenes and interior scenes set in Bavaria. His repertoire included:

His works were exhibited at several venues, including the Glaspalast in Munich and the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung.

Questions & Answers

Where are Hermann Kauffmann's artworks grouped by art movement?

The movements Hermann Kauffmann worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

How is Hermann Kauffmann's career divided into periods?

The Chronicle of Hermann Kauffmann is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

How do I find all works by Hermann Kauffmann in a given medium?

Hermann Kauffmann's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Where was Hermann Kauffmann born?
Question 2:
Which artist did Kauffmann study privately under in Munich?
Question 3:
In which country did Kauffmann undertake a study trip in 1894/95?
Question 4:
What type of school did Kauffmann open in Munich's Maxvorstadt?
Question 5:
In which city did Kauffmann serve his military service in 1918?