Hermann Knackfuß
Hermann Knackfuß was a German painter, art historian, writer, university teacher, artist and illustrator (1848–1915). He was born in Wissen and died in Kassel.
Also recorded as Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuß · Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuss · Hermann Knackfuss · H. Knackfuss
Hermann Knackfuß
- Full name
- Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuß.
- Born
- 1848 · Wissen.
- Died
- 1915 · Kassel.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Prussia · German Empire
- Occupation
- painter · art historian · writer · university teacher · artist · illustrator
- Fields
- portrait
- Education
- Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
- Teachers
- Eduard Bendemann · Julius Roeting · Eduard von Gebhardt
- Known for
- Peoples of Europe and guard your dearest goods.
- Languages
- German
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Identity and origins
Hermann Knackfuß studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. Training under Eduard Bendemann, Julius Roeting and Eduard von Gebhardt is recorded. The recorded working language is German. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. Works named in the authority record are Peoples of Europe, guard your dearest goods. Work by Hermann Knackfuß is recorded in the collections of Alte Nationalgalerie and Livadia Palace.
Hermann Knackfuß was recorded at birth as Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuß. The authorities additionally record the headings Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuß, Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuss, Hermann Knackfuss, H. His recorded language was German.
Identity
Hermann Knackfuß is recorded as painter, art historian, writer, university teacher and artist.
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Wissen.
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Kassel.
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Formation and teaching. Knackfuß studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. He trained under Eduard Bendemann, Julius Roeting and Eduard von Gebhardt.
Europas heiligste Güter
Hermann Knackfuß und die „Gelbe Gefahr“, Historische Zeitschrift, 2024
The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 16 August 2026.
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