Paul Plaschke
Paul Albert Plaschke | |
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 Paul Albert Plaschke | |
| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 1954 |
| Nationality | German-American |
| Education | Art Students League of New York under George Luks |
| Known for | Editorial cartooning, Landscape painting |
| Movement | Impressionism |
Paul Albert Plaschke (1880–1954) was a German-American artist recognized for his editorial cartooning and impressionist landscape painting.[1]
Biography
Born in Berlin, Germany, Plaschke immigrated to the United States in 1884 with his family and settled in New Jersey. He studied drawing at the Cooper Union Art School and painting at the Art Students League of New York under George Luks.[2]
Career
Plaschke's career as an editorial cartoonist began in the early 20th century, with his work featured in newspapers like the Louisville Courier-Journal and the Chicago Herald-Examiner. His cartoons, often featuring the character "Monk," were known for their pithy social commentary. Simultaneously, he pursued his passion for painting, developing a reputation as an Impressionist landscape artist and earning places at major American art exhibitions, such as the Hoosier Salon.[3]
Death
Plaschke died in 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky. His contributions to art, both in cartooning and painting, have made him a notable figure in American art history.[4]
References
- ^ "Paul Albert Plaschke — AskArt". Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Paul Plaschke Biography — Southeast IU". Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Paul Plaschke — The Johnson Collection". Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Paul Plaschke — Lambiek Comiclopedia". Retrieved 2024-02-27.