Walter Schnackenberg

German, 1880-1961

Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s colorful and sensuous posters depicting theatrical and decadent subjects.

Schnackenberg became a regular contributor of similar compositions to the German magazines Jugend and Simplicissimus before devoting himself to the design of stage scenery and costumes. In the artist’s theatrical work, his mastery of form, ornamentation, and Orientalism became increasingly evident. He excelled at combining fluid Art Nouveau outlines, with spiky Expressionist passages, and the postures and patterns of the mysterious East.

In his later years, Schnackenberg explored the unconscious, using Surreal subject matter and paler colors that plainly portrayed dreams and visions, some imbued with political connotations. His drawings, illustrations, folio prints, and posters are highly sought today for their exceedingly imaginative qualities, enchanting subject matter, and arresting use of color.

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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)

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Walter Schnackenberg"Masquerade" Original Watercolor & Ink Storyboard by Walter Schnackenberg, 1949

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H 14.6 in W 22.5 in

"Masquerade" Original Watercolor & Ink Storyboard by Walter Schnackenberg

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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1940s Art Nouveau Walter Schnackenberg

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Walter SchnackenbergBallet und Pantomime "Tschaikiun I", print #3., 1920

$4,200

H 20.25 in W 15.25 in

Ballet und Pantomime "Tschaikiun I", print #3.

By Walter Schnackenberg

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Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell o...

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1920s Art Deco Walter Schnackenberg

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Walter SchnackenbergBallet und Pantomime "Der Paradiesvogel" (Bird of Paradise) plate #1., 1920

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H 20.25 in W 15.15 in

Ballet und Pantomime "Der Paradiesvogel" (Bird of Paradise) plate #1.

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Walter SchnackenbergBallet und Pantomime "Spukgestalt" (Ghostly Figure), plate #12., 1920

$4,200

H 20.25 in W 15.25 in

Ballet und Pantomime "Spukgestalt" (Ghostly Figure), plate #12.

By Walter Schnackenberg

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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1920s Art Deco Walter Schnackenberg

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Walter SchnackenbergCabaret Laderlappen Original Jugendstil Poster by Walter Schnackenberg, c. 1922

$32,000

H 47.63 in W 35.5 in

Cabaret Laderlappen Original Jugendstil Poster by Walter Schnackenberg

By Walter Schnackenberg

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Printer: Oscar Consee, Munchen Ref: Schnackenberg; PAI-LXIV, 482. Note: Due to the size, weight, and value of this piece, we require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effective...

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1920s Jugendstil Walter Schnackenberg

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Walter Schnackenberg"Peter Pathe Marie Hagan" Original Lithograph Poster by Walter Schnackenberg, c. 1918

$12,000

H 49 in W 37 in

"Peter Pathe Marie Hagan" Original Lithograph Poster by Walter Schnackenberg

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Original vintage lithograph poster with depiction of Munich-based balletic duo Peter Pathe and Maria Hagen. Design by Walter Schnackenberg (German, 1880-1961). A very scarce example....

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1910s Art Nouveau Walter Schnackenberg

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Walter Schnackenberg"Pan" Original Watercolor & Ink Storyboard by Walter Schnackenberg, 1949

$12,250

H 14.6 in W 22.5 in

"Pan" Original Watercolor & Ink Storyboard by Walter Schnackenberg

By Walter Schnackenberg

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pencil and watercolor on board. Hand-signed by artist w/stage instructions. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, a...

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1940s Art Nouveau Walter Schnackenberg

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Ink, Watercolor, Pencil, Board

Walter Schnackenberg"Laderlappen" Original Lithograph Poster by Walter Schnackenberg, 1922

$22,000

H 47.63 in W 35.5 in

"Laderlappen" Original Lithograph Poster by Walter Schnackenberg

By Walter Schnackenberg

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Printed by Oscar Consee, Munich, 1922 Not much is known about this Stockholm-based cabaret act. Translating literally as Bat Man, we see a young dancer tease an oversized bat wearing a monocle -- a truly bizarre but beautiful design. (text by Jack Rennert) Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s colorful and sensuous posters depicting theatrical and decadent subjects. Schnackenberg became a regular contributor of similar compositions to the German magazines Jugend and Simplicissimus before devoting himself to the design of stage scenery...

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