The World of Erich von Campenhausen: A Creative Spirit to Mark the Opening of a New Artistic Era in Riga… and Beyond (Art Historical Lacunae: A Case Study). Part II

• Authors: Howard Jeremy
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

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The article continues to explore the diverse activities of the Baltic German artist Erich von Campenhausen (1872–1926), analysing his known works in the art-historical context. The second part of the article focuses on the artist's contribution to painting and graphic arts. His paintings are a peculiar synthesis of Impressionist and Expressionist approach as well as Japonism. Campehausen designed numerous covers for popular Latvian magazines and supplied illustrations; he also illustrated children's poetry and took part in the organisation of Riga's art life and exhibitions. An insight is given into his biography as well as the reception of his legacy which has been marginalised by both nationally oriented and Soviet art historians.

Keywords

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ERICH VON CAMPEHAUSEN; BALTIC GERMAN ART; PAINTING; DRAWING; MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATIONS; COVER DESIGN; ART LIFE; EXHIBITIONS

• Publisher: Institute of Art History of the Latvian Academy of Art and Art History Research Support Foundation
• Journal: Makslas Vesture un Teorija
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 21
• Pages: 49-71

Contributors

author

Howard Jeremy

• University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK