Richard Müller (German, 1874-1954)
Self-Portrait
1921
oil on canvas
43 x 35 cm
upper right signed and dated
Provenance:
Estate of the Artist
Frank Kempe, Galerie Saxonia, Munich
Publication History:
Corinna Wodarz, Symbol und Eros: Die Bildwelten Richard Müllers (1874-1954) mit dem Katalog des Gesamtwerks, (Gottingen: Duehrkohp & Radicke, 2002), pg. 682, Cat. no. M 1921.04/05 (not illustrated) (catalogue raisonne).
Biography:
Richard Müller was an important German painter, graphic artist, and professor. From 1888 to 1890, he studied at the painting school of the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. At the age of 16, he began studying at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts under Leonhard Gey and Leon Pohle in 1890, during which time he shared a studio with Sascha Schneider. From 1895, he became a member of the "Goppelner School" artists' circle and met Max Klinger, who encouraged him to explore etching techniques. In 1896, he won the Rome Prize for his etching "Eva und Adam," followed by a study visit to Italy. From 1900 to 1935, he taught drawing at the Dresden Art Academy, was appointed professor in 1903, and was rector there from 1933 to 1935. His students included George Grosz, Hermann Kohlmann, and Horst Naumann.
