Lyonel FeiningerGerman, 1871–1956The Virtuoso (Der Virtuose)
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Meanwhile, in the life of Lyonel Feininger
The whole life1917
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.
1924
Founding of “The Blue Four”
In 1924 he becomes one of the founders of the exhibition society “The Blue Four” (German: Blaue Vier).
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 January 1956
Died
