George Kolbe
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Georg Kolbe (1877-1947) was a German sculptor who became one of the most prominent figurative artists in early 20th-century Germany. Born in Waldheim, Saxony, he studied painting in Dresden, Munich, and Paris before turning to sculpture around 1900. His bronze figures of dancers and athletes combine classical proportions with modern simplicity.
Kolbe's Morning (1925), a standing nude with arms raised, was placed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the German Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, one of the most famous architectural settings in modern design. His relationship with the Nazi regime (he continued working under it without resistance) complicates his legacy. The Georg Kolbe Museum in Berlin occupies his former home and studio.
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About George Kolbe
Kolbe is known for elegant bronze nudes of dancers and athletes. His Morning in Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion is one of the most celebrated pairings of modern sculpture and architecture.
The Georg Kolbe Museum in Berlin occupies his former studio. Works also appear at the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin and major German museums.
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