Max Liebermann
Max Liebermann (1847–1935) was a German painter and printmaker, and one of the leading figures of German Impressionism. Born into a wealthy Jewish family in Berlin, Liebermann initially studied in Weimar, Munich, and Paris, where he became influenced by Realism and the work of painters like Jean-François Millet. He was also deeply inspired by the Barbizon school and later by French Impressionism. Liebermann’s work often depicted everyday scenes of the working class, but he also became known for his later depictions of parks, gardens, and leisure activities, particularly around his summer home on Lake Wannsee.
Liebermann played a significant role in the development of modern art in Germany and was a co-founder of the Berlin Secession, an important art movement that sought to break away from academic traditions. He became president of the Prussian Academy of Arts but was forced to resign under Nazi pressure in the 1930s. Today, Liebermann's works are held in major museums, including the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin and the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
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Full Name: Max Liebermann
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Birth and Death: 1847–1935
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Profession: Painter and Printmaker
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Influences: Realism, Barbizon School, French Impressionism
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Legacy: A leading figure in German Impressionism and co-founder of the Berlin Secession, Liebermann’s works are housed in institutions such as the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Israel Museum.
