Heinrich Hoerle - Artist Info

About Heinrich Hoerle

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Heinrich Horle
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    Heinrich Hoerle was an artist who transitioned from New Objectivity to a style combining constructivist and realistic elements. In 1931, at a turning point in his work, he decided to exclusively paint with wax crayons, abandoning oil painting. Hoerle's wax crayon drawing "Trees" showcases his precise lines, sense of color, and ability to create harmonious motifs with flat and deep elements. The biographer Hans Schmitt-Rost highlighted Hoerle's intensive work with wax crayons, leading to "unheard-of effects" in his art.Hans Schmitt-Rost, Heinrich Hoerle, Recklinghausen 1965...

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