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Hermann Armin Kern (Hungarian, 1839-1912)
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Hermann Armin Kern
The Street Musician
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Biography |
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1839 |
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Born in Liptouvar, Hungary |
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1912 |
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Died in Vienna, Austria |
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Kern made his debut in Vienna in 1880; he also exhibited in Munich. Paintings by the artist can be found in many European collections. |
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Golden old age was fertile subject matter for Hermann Kern. He developed the genre to a high pitch of detail and finish, with scenes of old men in interiors, pottering about in a clutter of jumble. He created that highly prized mood of cosiness tinged with nostalgia. |
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