Arthur Kampf
1864
—
1950
Germany
Arthur Kampf was a German painter born on September 28, 1864, in Aachen, Germany, and died on February 8, 1950, in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany.
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Arthur Kampf was a German painter born on September 28, 1864, in Aachen, and he passed away on February 8, 1950, in Castrop-Rauxel. He was associated with the German academic art movement and was known for his historical and allegorical paintings. Kampf studied at the Düsseldorf Academy of Arts, where he later became a professor, influencing a generation of artists with his traditional techniques and themes. His work was recognized during the German Empire and the Weimar Republic, and he held significant positions, including the presidency of the Berlin Secession. Despite his initial acclaim, his reputation suffered post-World War II due to his involvement with the Nazi regime, which overshadowed his earlier contributions to German art.