Ernst BarlachDeutschland, 1870–1938Darf man es sehen?
Wien, Österreich
Der Eigentümer ist bekannt. Ob es heute ausgestellt ist, sagt das Museum nicht, und Raten haben wir nicht gelernt.
1906–1908
Custody battle with Rosa Schwab over his son
While Barlach was travelling in Russia, his son Nikolaus was born on 20 August 1906. A two-year struggle with the child's mother, Rosa Schwab, over custody followed, and in the end Barlach was granted it.
1909
Ten months in Florence
In 1909 Barlach spent ten months in Florence. In these years he turned to German Gothic art, which decisively shaped the style of his mature works.
1910
Settles in Güstrow for the rest of his life
In 1910 Barlach settled in Güstrow in Mecklenburg, where he lived for the rest of his days.
1912
The drama “The Dead Day”
Barlach the writer produces the drama The Dead Day (other accounts date it to 1917); Thomas Mann praised it highly.