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Portrait of a Woman (1909) is Hellmut Eichrodt's best-known painting; the original belongs to the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe. Our catalogue has 2 works by Hellmut Eichrodt; here are the 2 most famous, ranked, with the year and museum of each, to help you pick the one to order.
Hellmut Eichrodt: the 10 top-ranked paintings
Museums holding Hellmut Eichrodt's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Hellmut Eichrodt | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsruhe | 2 | Portrait of a Woman, Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left |
Top Hellmut Eichrodt paintings by year
Hellmut Eichrodt, 1909 to 1914: 6 years of dated paintings, set out year by year.
Works per year
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What to know about Hellmut Eichrodt paintings
Which famous Hellmut Eichrodt painting tops the ranking?Show answer
Portrait of a Woman (1909) ranks first.
How old was Hellmut Eichrodt in the year of Portrait of a Woman?Show answer
Hellmut Eichrodt was 37: Portrait of a Woman is dated 1909, and Hellmut Eichrodt was born in 1872.
How many Hellmut Eichrodt works does your catalogue list?Show answer
2 works by Hellmut Eichrodt are in our catalogue, dated 1909 to 1914.
Where can the originals of Hellmut Eichrodt's famous paintings be seen?Show answer
Mainly in Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe (Carlsruhe). See the museum table above for the full list.
Which famous Hellmut Eichrodt paintings are the earliest and the latest?Show answer
Earliest on this page: Portrait of a Woman (1909). Latest: Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left (1914).
Which Hellmut Eichrodt paintings are held by the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe?Show answer
The Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe holds 2 of the paintings ranked here, including Portrait of a Woman and Female Portrait in Profile Facing Left.
Do you sell reproductions of Hellmut Eichrodt paintings?Show answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
Hellmut Eichrodt: life and career
The Academy and the Ink
Bruchsal, 1872. A life begins that will eventually bridge the gap between fine art and the printed page. Hellmut Eichrodt enters the studios of the Karlsruher Kunstakademie, a student navigating the rigorous training of the late nineteenth century. He moves under the guidance of Hans Thoma and Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth, absorbing the technical foundations of German painting. The years between 1890 and 1903 are defined by this academic discipline.
The focus shifts from the canvas to the periodical. Between 1897 and 1912, Eichrodt finds a rhythm within the pages of Jugend and Simplicissimus. Here, the graphic artist meets the public through mass reproduction. His hand shapes the visual identity of these influential magazines, translating complex imagery into the sharp, reproducible lines required for print. This period marks his emergence as a significant contributor to German graphic culture.
Murals and Commissions
The scale of his work expands beyond the magazine spread. Eichrodt moves into the architectural realm, applying pigment to the very bones of public and sacred spaces. He leaves his mark on the Karlsruher Christuskirche through multiple murals. His reach extends far beyond German borders; he contributes a mural for the mausoleum in Addis Abeba, built for the Ethiopian emperor Menelik II. These large-scale works demand a different command of space than his graphic illustrations.
Commercial necessity drives much of his output during his later years. Through collaboration with the Kunstdruckerei Künstlerbund Karlsruhe, he becomes a designer of advertisements and posters. His name appears on the branding for various entities:
- Brauerei Ketterer
- Kast & Ehinger
- Badische Feuerversicherungsbank
- Norddeutscher Lloyd
The Final Illustrations
Eichrodt’s graphic legacy includes specific narrative collections created for Friedrich Dreser. In 1908 and 1909, he produces the imagery for Der Froschkönig, Der Soldat, and Die sieben Raben. He marks these collections with a simple, personal signature: "H-E".
The year 1918 brings a starker application of his skill. As the Grand Duchy of Baden calls upon its soldiers to lay down their arms and return home, Eichrodt illustrates this historical moment. The artist passes away in Karlsruhe in 1943, leaving behind a body of work held in collections such as the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, including portraits like his 1909 Frauenbildnis.