Erich HeckelGerman, 1883–1970Franzi Reclining
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Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 1968.482
In the catalog
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — © the artist or rights holder
Meanwhile, in the life of Erich Heckel
The whole life1905–1913
Secretary, treasurer and manager of Die Brücke
Heckel is the group’s secretary and treasurer and often its business manager: he builds contacts with other up-and-coming artists, such as the Munich-based Franz Marc, which brings Die Brücke publicity, even a mention in the almanac of the Blaue Reiter. His brother introduced the group to African sculpture.
May – October 1908
May to October in Dangast with Schmidt-Rottluff
From May to October 1908 Heckel is in Dangast with Schmidt-Rottluff and draws a great deal.
1909
A journey to Italy
Heckel travels in Italy: Verona, Padua, Venice, Rome.
1909–1911
Summers at the Moritzburg ponds with Kirchner
In the summer of 1909 Heckel goes with Ernst Ludwig Kirchner to the Moritzburg ponds, and he returns there in the summers of 1910 and 1911.
December 1911
Moves from Dresden to Berlin
In December 1911 Heckel moves from Dresden to Berlin.
1912
Friendship with Franz Marc and Lyonel Feininger
In 1912 Heckel’s friendship with Franz Marc and Lyonel Feininger begins.
