Erich Erler-Samaden - Artist Info

About Erich Erler-Samaden

Name variants

Erich Erler, Erich Erler-Samedan, Erich Erler Samedan
  • Biography

    Erich Erler, who became known for his Swiss motifs from the Engadine. In 1898 Erler visited Samaden in the Engadine for the first time, where he met his fellow painter Giovanni Segantini, who had a lasting influence on him.

    In his lyrical high mountain landscapes and depictions of the people living there who are closely connected to the harsh nature, Erler found his own, flat, stylized painting style with clear shapes.

    In 1899/1900 Erler went to Munich, became a member of the artist group "Scholle", and in 1901 he made his debut at the Glass Palace. Erler quickly found recognition and the Pinakothek bought a painting as early as 1902.


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