Erich HeckelGerman, 1883–1970In the Studio (Im Atelier)
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Where is “In the Studio (Im Atelier)” now? Collection: The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Not on view at present. Checked September 22, 2026.
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- 492.1949
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In the life of Erich Heckel
The whole life1905–1907
A draughtsman in Wilhelm Kreis’s office
From 1905 Heckel works in the architectural office of Wilhelm Kreis; at the same time he rents a former butcher’s shop at Berlinerstrasse 60 as a shared studio for the whole Die Brücke group. He will leave Kreis’s office in 1907.
1907
A painting trip to Dangast
Having left Kreis’s office, Heckel goes to Dangast to make studies; Brickworks (Dangast), now in the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection, is dated to that year.
July 1907
Leaves Kreis’s office for painting
In July 1907 Heckel resigns from Wilhelm Kreis’s office in order to become a full-time artist.
1909
A journey to Italy
Heckel travels in Italy: Verona, Padua, Venice, Rome.
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.
