Richard Fleischhut
Richard Fleischhut
Place: Koszalin
Born: 1881
Death: 1951
Biography:
Richard Fleischhut was born in 1881 in the Pomeranian city of Koszalin, Germany. He was a German photographer who spent most of his professional life on the open sea as a photographer for the Norddeutscher Lloyd shipping company. Richard Fleischhut was known for his portraits of prominent figures, including Marlene Dietrich, Luis Trenker, Max Schmeling, Cary Grant, Frank Lloyd Wright, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Richard Tauber, and many others.
Early Life and Career
Fleischhut's passion for photography led him to capture the explosion of the Hindenburg airship in Lakehurst, New Jersey, in 1937. His work was not limited to photography; he also experimented with gelatin silver printing, a technique that has been used for over a century to produce high-quality images.
Notable Works and Collections
Some of Fleischhut's notable works can be found in the collection of the Museum Formerly Collection Bernhard Koehler in Berlin, Germany. The museum's collection includes works by Willem Frederik Van Royen, Paul Cezanne, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Fleischhut's photography has also been exhibited at the Lehmbruck Museum in Duisburg, Germany, which features a unique collection of modern sculptures.
Awards and Recognition
Fleischhut's contributions to photography have been recognized by the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, United States. His work has also been featured in various publications, including Rudolf Johannes Dührkoop's portrait of George Eastman and Max Halberstadt's photograph of Sigmund Freud.
- August Sander's photography, including his work Artist Couple. The Painter Ludwig E. Ronig and his Wife Anna Ronig, has been influenced by Fleischhut's style.
- Fleischhut's use of gelatin silver printing has been studied by artists and photographers, including those featured on The Art of Gelatin Silver Printing.
- The Lehmbruck Museum has exhibited Fleischhut's work alongside other notable photographers, such as Karl Hugo Schmölz and Patrick Pleul.
Fleischhut died in 1951 in Neukirchen, Hesse, Germany, leaving behind a legacy of stunning photography that continues to inspire artists today. His work can be found on Richard Fleischhut's page on Wikioo.org, where his photographs are available for purchase and appreciation.
