Erich HeckelGerman, 1883–1970Playing Ball (Ballspielende)
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Not on view at present
Where is “Playing Ball (Ballspielende)” 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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- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 344.1954
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- The Museum of Modern Art
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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.
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.
1913
A first solo exhibition at the Gurlitt Gallery
Heckel’s first solo exhibition opens at the Gurlitt Gallery in Berlin.
1913
The dissolution of Die Brücke
Die Brücke existed from 1905 to 1913; in 1913 the group dissolved.
