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Paul Walter Ehrhardt

1872 - 1959

Key facts

  • Art period: Modern
  • Also known as:
    • Paul W. Erhardt
    • P. W. Erhardt
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Born: 1872, Weimar, Germany

The Life and Art of Paul Walter Ehrhardt

Paul Walter Ehrhardt was a German painter associated with the Munich School. Born in Weimar, Germany, he pursued his artistic education under Max Thedy at the Grand Ducal Saxon Art School in Weimar and later studied with Paul Hoecker at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. His artistic output included the depiction of atmospheric Biedermeier interiors rendered in muted tones.

Beginning in 1906, Ehrhardt was a regular exhibitor at the Munich Glaspalast and the Great Berlin Art Exhibition. During the Nazi regime, he was a sought-after artist; between 1937 and 1944, his work was featured in seven Great German Art Exhibitions in Munich, with the exception of 1938. His paintings were acquired by figures such as Adolf Hitler and Joachim von Ribbentrop.

Notable Works and Collections

The artist's oeuvre includes various subjects ranging from portraiture to still life. Notable works held in public collections include:

His works continued to appear at auctions until 2006.

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Quiz

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Question 1:
In which city was Paul Walter Ehrhardt born?
Question 2:
At which institution did Ehrhardt study under Paul Hoecker?
Question 3:
Which style of interior did Ehrhardt's paintings often depict?
Question 4:
Which famous historical figure acquired one of Ehrhardt's works?
Question 5:
In which city did Paul Walter Ehrhardt die?