At the Seaside (An der Waterkant)

1913

The First German Autumn Salon

In 1913 he takes part in the exhibition of the First German Autumn Salon in Berlin.

1917

First solo exhibition at Der Sturm

In 1917 his first solo exhibition opens at the Sturm gallery in Berlin and brings him fame. In these years he works with the Expressionists gathered around the gallery and, under their influence, produces many graphic works.

1919

First faculty member of the Bauhaus

When Walter Gropius founds the Bauhaus, Feininger becomes his first faculty appointment and the master artist in charge of the printmaking workshop. Among those who attend his workshops are Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack, Hans Friedrich Grohs and Margarete Koehler-Bittkow.

1933

The Nazis declare his art “degenerate”

When the Nazis come to power in 1933, the situation becomes unbearable for Feininger and his wife; the Nazis declare his work “degenerate.”

1936–1937

Leaving Germany for America

After the 1936 “degenerate art” exhibition but before the 1937 exhibition in Munich, Feininger and his wife leave for America; by other accounts, this happened in 1938. He first teaches at Mills College, then returns to New York.

13. Januar 1956

Died