Max Hermann Maxy

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Max Hermann Maxy
Born
Max Hermann

(1895-10-26)October 26, 1895
Brăila, Romania
DiedJuly 19, 1971(1971-07-19) (aged 75)
Bucharest, Romania
NationalityRomanian
Alma materSchool of Fine Arts, Bucharest
Berlin Academy
Known forPainting, Scenography
MovementExpressionism. Constructivism, Modernism
From the left: Tristan Tzara with M. H. Maxy, Ion Vinea & Jacques G. Costin

Max Hermann Maxy (also known as M. H. Maxy, born Max Herman; October 26, 1895 – July 19, 1971) was a Romanian

painter, art professor, scenographer, and professor of German-Jewish descent.[1][2]

Early life and education

Maxy was born in

teachers. He fought in World War I, an experience which significantly influenced his painting.[1]

Career

Maxy, along with artists Iosif Ross and Iosif Steurer, organized an

Communist Romanian government, including the title "artist emerit" (meaning "emeritus artist").[1] Maxy died in Bucharest in 1971, at the age of 75.[2] His works are shown in many Romanian art exhibits in Bucharest, Prague, Moscow, Berlin, Warsaw, Budapest, Sofia, Belgrade, Athens, Cairo, Damascus, and Istanbul.[1]

  • Market (1920)
    Market (1920)
  • Still Life (1922)
    Still Life (1922)
  • Nude with Veil (1922)
    Nude with Veil (1922)
  • Lady Drinking Coffee
    Lady Drinking Coffee

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "YIVO | Maxy, Max Hermann". Yivoencyclopedia.org. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  2. ^ a b c d e ""Judaica" - Personalities". Judaica.ro. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  3. ^
    ISBN 978-3-412-16406-5
    .
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