The Life and Artistic Journey of Erich Ockert
Erich Ockert was a German painter and graphic artist. Born in Dresden, Germany, he began his professional path by completing an apprenticeship as a lithographer. His early career saw him working as a lithographer in several locations, including Hamburg, Zittau, Weimar, and Milan. His formal artistic education took place at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under several instructors, including Robert Sterl, Johannes Raphael Wehle, Richard Müller, Osmar Schindler, and later Ludwig von Hofmann.
Throughout his career, Ockert was active in various artistic circles and exhibitions. He was a founding member of the Dresden Secession in 1932 and participated in the 1925 Dresden Art Exhibition as a member of the Neue Gruppe 1925. His work has been represented in several collections and museums, including the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin, as well as the Galerie Neue Meister and the Städtische Galerie Dresden.
Artistic Style and Notable Works
The evolution of Ockert's work is marked by distinct stylistic shifts. In the years following his studies until 1922, his drawing and graphic work was oriented toward the works of the Nazarenes and the painting of the Old Masters. By 1927, his work began to show the influences of Neue Sachlichkeit.
His repertoire includes various subjects and mediums:
Questions & Answers
Is there an overview of all the subjects Erich Ockert painted?
The Subject Atlas page maps Erich Ockert's artworks by subject.
Can I study Erich Ockert's use of color across all works?
The Palette Genome of Erich Ockert is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
Where are Erich Ockert's artworks grouped by technique?
To find all works by Erich Ockert in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.
What are the birth city and country of Erich Ockert?
Erich Ockert was born in Dresden, in Germany.
