Heinrich Friedrich August Kley

Place: Karlsruhe

Born: 1863

Death: 1945

Biography:

Heinrich Friedrich August Kley was a German illustrator, editorial illustrator, and painter born in 1863 and died in 1945. He studied 'practical arts' at the Karlsruhe Akademie and finished his studies in Munich. Kley's early works were conventional portraits, landscapes, still lifes, city scenes, and historical paintings.

Early Career and Reputation

From about 1892, Kley won a reputation as an 'industry artist', painting manufacturing scenes in oils and watercolors. He attained greater notoriety with his sometimes darkly humorous pen drawings, published in Jugend and the notorious Simplicissimus. A collection of Kley's two published sketchbooks was sold under the title Sammelalbum alter und neuer Zeichnungen (Album of Old and New Drawings), which was banned under the Nazi regime.

Artistic Style and Influences

Kley's work is characterized by his unique blend of traditional and modern styles. His early works were influenced by the German Expressionism movement, while his later works showed a more Impressionist style. Kley's use of bold colors and bold lines gave his paintings a sense of energy and movement.

Notable Works and Collections

Some of Kley's notable works can be found in the collection of the Museum Collection Hugo Fischer in Bühl, Germany. The museum's collection includes over 100 artworks, ranging from oil paintings on canvas and copper to gouache and watercolor works. Kley's work is also featured in the Kunstsalon Franke Schenk in Munich, Germany.

• Heinrich Friedrich August Kley was a German illustrator, editorial illustrator, and painter.
• His early works were conventional portraits, landscapes, still lifes, city scenes, and historical paintings.
• Kley's work is characterized by his unique blend of traditional and modern styles.
• Some of Kley's notable works can be found in the collection of the Museum Collection Hugo Fischer in Bühl, Germany.

Kley's legacy as a painter and illustrator continues to be celebrated through his work featured on https://Wikioo.org/@/Heinrich-Friedrich-August-Kley. His unique style and contributions to the world of art make him an important figure in German art history. More information about Heinrich Friedrich August Kley can be found on https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BSD9 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Kley.