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)
Set Three Walter Schnackenberg "Ballet Und Pantomime" Tinted Prints
By Walter Schnackenberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three prints from the 22 plate collection, "Ballet Und Pantomime" by Walter Schnackenberg. We acquired these from an estate, and the seller...
$995 / set
H 23 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Set of Three Framed Prints Depicting Greek Apulian Red-Figure Pottery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set of three framed prints depicting Greek glassical red-figure pottery. Left print: Marked: T.XV. - "In Miis. Vaticano - Depicting Apulian Red-Figure bell krater...
Wood, Paper
Antique Print of Three Snakes
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 29. Chromolithograph of three snake species. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1920.
Paper
$195Sale Price|40% Off
H 26 in W 34 in D 1 in
Mit und Gegen Wall Art by Wassily Kandinsky Giclee Print
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Giclee Print of Wassily Kandinsky's 1929 abstract masterpiece "Mit und Gegen", the print comes in its original black modern wood frame. ...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid Century Walter Kuhn The Blue Clown print on board
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful reproduction print on board. Walter Kuhn, The Blue Clown. Original dates to 1931. Wonderful visual and expression.
Wood
Set of Three Botany Prints Winged Broom, Gentian, Mimulus
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Winged Broom - Swallow-Wort Gentian - Mimulus'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers...
Paper
$3,075 / set
H 13.39 in W 19.49 in D 0.79 in
A Set of Three 19th Century Coloured Lithographic Prints of Fish
Located in London, GB
Germany, circa 1810 A set of three early nineteenth century scientific lithographic prints of fish by Johann Friedrich August Krüger in collaboration with engraver Ludwig Schmidt, a...
Paper
Set of Three Botany Prints Avens, Lachenalia, Achimenes
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Avens - Lachenalia - Achimenes'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers' by F. Edw...
Paper
Vintage MCM Ballet Ruese Prints - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite set of two framed prints captures the romantic allure and whimsical spirit of the Mid-Century Modern era, drawing heavy inspiration from the legendary Ballets Russes. ...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$232Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Botanical Treasures: Set of Three Flower Prints, circa 1930
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three vintage flower prints. Little is known about these lovely prints, unsigned, no date. Aquarel? Published circa 1930.
Paper
$116 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 0.02 in
Set of Three Botany Prints Catchfly, Lunaria Annua, Bellflower
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Catchfly - Honesty - Turbinate Bell-Flower'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers...
Paper
$116 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 0.02 in
Set of Three Botany Prints Hepatica, Large-Leaved Saxifrage, Primula
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Hepatica - Large-Leaved Saxifrage - Primula or China Primrose'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers...
Paper
$116 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 0.02 in
Set of Three Botany Prints Geranium, Fuchsia, Bellenplant, Begonia
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Pelargonium - Fuchsia - Begonia'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers' by F. Ed...
Paper