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Ernst Heinrich Barlach (2 January 1870 – 24 October 1938) was a German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer. Although he was a supporter of the war in the years leading to World War I, his participation in the conflict made him change his position, and he is mostly known for his sculptures protesting against the war.
Ernst Barlach (born January 2, 1870, Wedel, Germany—died October 24, 1938, Güstrow, Germany) was an outstanding sculptor of the Expressionist movement whose style has often been called “modern Gothic.”
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Explore the works and exhibitions of Ernst Barlach, a German sculptor and printmaker who created powerful and expressive images of human figures. Learn more about his life, style, and influence at MoMA's website.
Learn about the German sculptor, printmaker, and dramatist who created religious and mystical figures, peasant portraits, and anti-war monuments. Explore his works in MoMA's collection and his life under Nazi persecution.
Learn about Ernst Barlach, a prominent artist of the twentieth-century Realism and Expressionism movements. Find out his biography, artworks, and how he protested against World War I and Nazi regime.
Learn about Ernst Barlach, a German artist who created figurative sculptures inspired by early Gothic art and opposed war and Nazism. Explore his biography, artworks, events, and auction prices on artnet.