The Life and Artistic Evolution of Ludwig Bartning
Born in Hamburg, Germany, Ludwig Bartning was a painter and illustrator whose career spanned several decades. After studying under Paul Schultze-Naumburg and attending the private school of Ludwig Schmid-Reutte and Friedrich Fehr in Munich, he spent time in Rome between 1898 and 1901. His early work focused on landscapes, leading to exhibitions in the Munich Secession and later in Berlin Secession exhibitions. Following his time in Rome, he moved to Berlin, where he eventually built a house in Dahlem.
Bartning's professional life was deeply connected to art education. He taught at the Unterrichtsanstalt of the Staatliches Kunstgewerbemuseum and later served as a professor. From 1924 to 1945, he held a position at the Vereinigten Staatsschulen für freie und angewandte Kunst in Berlin-Charlottenburg. While his early career was defined by landscape painting, his later work shifted toward floral motifs and botanical illustrations.
Artistic Works and Legacy
The repertoire of Ludwig Bartning includes various subjects ranging from landscapes to detailed botanical studies. His notable works include:
In addition to his paintings, Bartning was a prolific illustrator, contributing numerous illustrations to botanical books such as Unsere Unkräuter. His family was also involved in the arts; his wife, Gertrud Bartning Neidhardt, and his three children—Ursula, Esther, and Carl Otto—were all artistically active. He is buried at the St.-Annen-Kirchhof in Berlin.
Questions & Answers
In which movements did Ludwig Bartning work?
Ludwig Bartning's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.
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The Subject Atlas page maps Ludwig Bartning's artworks by subject.
Is there a complete list of Ludwig Bartning's artworks?
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How many artworks by Ludwig Bartning are available to browse?
You can browse 1 artwork by Ludwig Bartning on the All Artworks page.
