Franz Radziwill

Place: Strohausen

Born: 1895

Death: 1983

Biography:

Franz Radziwill was a German painter born in Strohausen in 1895. He was the son of a potter and began his career as a bricklayer in Bremen before starting a course in architecture at the State Institute of Higher Technology in 1911. During 1913-1914, he took evening classes in draftsmanship and commercial design at the Bremen School of Arts and Crafts.

Early Life and Career

Radziwill's early life was marked by his apprenticeship as a bricklayer, which he began in Bremen. He then started his course in architecture, but soon shifted his focus to painting. In 1920, he began to paint, and his first solo show was in 1925 in Oldenburg. Radziwill's paintings are meticulously rendered using a glaze technique adapted from the old masters.

Artistic Style and Themes

Radziwill often introduced industrial structures and other products of modern technology into his landscapes, with ships and airplanes appearing prominently. The results can be categorized as magic realism. When figures appear, they are usually small and appear as if 'lost in the eerie vacuum'. This unique style has made Radziwill a notable figure in the art world.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

In 1931, Radziwill joined the Novembergruppe, and participated in the exhibition 'New German Romanticism' at the Kestner-Gesellschaft in Hanover. He was also appointed professor of painting at the Düsseldorf Academy of Art in 1933, but was dismissed from his position and forbidden to paint by the National Socialists in 1935.

Later Life and Legacy

Radziwill's later life was marked by his travels to Africa and South America. He was declared a degenerate artist by the Nazis in 1937 and served in the military during World War II from 1939 to 1945. Radziwill died in Wilhelmshaven on August 12, 1983.

• Radziwill's work can be found at the Lehmbruck Museum in Duisburg, Germany.
• His paintings are characterized by their use of magic realism and introduction of industrial structures into landscapes.
• Radziwill was a member of the Novembergruppe and participated in several notable exhibitions throughout his career.

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