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Ernst Stern

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(Bukarest 1876–1954 London)

After studying at the Munich Art Academy, Stern initially worked as an illustrator for the well-known magazines “Jugend” and “Simplicissimus”. In 1905, Stern moved to Berlin and became a member of the Secession. He quickly rose to become chief set designer at the Reinhardt Theatres, and in the 1920s designed sets for operas, revues, and films. Stern continued to work as a visual artist and created several portfolios of prints. After 1933, Stern emigrated to London.

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Alfred Roller

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(Brünn 1864–1935 Wien)

Born into a family of artists, Alfred Roller studied at the Vienna Academy and became a co-founder of the Vienna Secession in 1897. Until 1903, he worked as a teacher at the School of Applied Arts, then moved to the Vienna State Opera as head of set design, where he established the idea of the scenic Gesamtkunstwerk (complete work of art) together with Gustav Mahler. In 1909, Roller became director of the School of Applied Arts in Vienna, at the same time beginning his long-standing collaboration with Max Reinhardt in Berlin.

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Emil Orlik

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(Prag 1870–1932 Berlin)

After studying in Munich and working independently in Prague, Orlik was appointed head of the graphic arts class at the Berlin School of Arts and Crafts in 1905. He was a member of the Berlin Secession and made a name for himself as a portraitist of numerous figures from the performing and visual arts. Orlik also created designs for stage sets and costumes. He undertook numerous long-distance journeys and was inspired by Japanese woodblock prints.

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Lovis Corinth

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(Tapiau 1858 – 1925 Zandvoort)

Corinth received his artistic training in Königsberg, Munich, and Paris. After initial successes in Munich, he moved to Berlin in 1900 and joined the Secession. Coming from Impressionism, Corinth developed his paintings with vigorous brushwork and increasing colorfulness. He focused on mythological and religious themes, and was also an outstanding portraitist.