Oskar Kokoschka (1886–1980)

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Oskar Kokoschka is widely regarded as one of the leading Expressionist painters of the twentieth century. He trained at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts from 1905 to 1909. In 1909 he wrote and designed the first Expressionist play 'Murderer, Hope of Women', which caused a public scandal. He was severely wounded in the First World War, but recovered and taught at Dresden Academy from 1919 to 1923. In the 1930s Kokoschka's paintings were classed as 'degenerate' by the Nazi regime. After leaving Austria, he settled in Britain, gaining British citizenship in 1947. Characterised by an emotive use of colour and line, his portraits focus on the inner life of the sitter.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Oskar Kokoschka (1886–1980)

Date

c.1924–1939

Medium

painted plaster

Measurements

H 40.5 x W 21 x D 24.5 cm

Accession number

6244

Acquisition method

purchased, 1994

Work type

Bust

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