Hermann (Herman) Graf - Artist Info

About Hermann (Herman) Graf

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    Hermann Graf (1873 in Frankfurt – 1940) was a German painter known for his introspective interior scenes. Hermann Graf was a German realist painter about whose life unfortunately little is known.

    He was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1873, son of Franz Josef Graf, and died in Weimar in 1940. The latest work of his which can be positively dated appears to be 1908. He lived in Weimar, and received his early artistic formation there under Max Thedy (1858-1924). Later he studied at the Munich Academy under Karl von Marr (1858-1936) and Ludwig von Löfftz (1845-1910).

    His style is one of quiet introspection and stillness, reminiscent of Vermeer in many ways. Like Vermeer, he was fascinated by the play of light on objects, and rooms ...

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