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1874, April 18the born dn Breslau, Gerouny
after preliminary and secondary sohooling
wp te 1008 studies at the Breslau and Monich Academica of dot
(in Yunieh master student of Frans vor Sitwels)
1807 ~ 1898 spacial studies in Italy, mainly in copyieg of old wanters
1890 » 4903 free lence work in Brestaus Gersany
4904 = LeO5 " at ns 0 Berking a
1906 - 1914 " n o 8 Pare, France
1914» «= 1935 * w * 0 Berlin, Germany
1036 LB * ie woof Berke, France
aines 1041 La " * % Wew York Citys UebeAs
since LL OFficier dacadbuie dos Beaux-Arts Prangais, Paria
sinee 1918 Professor hye,» Berlin, termany
Mewber of Artist Associations of World Renown,
gince 2000 Munich Seceanion
since 1906 Berlin Secess.on
singe IGLL Secdetaive du Galon a! Automne
BINGE MSL Salmagundi Club, Kew York {resigned in 1962)
Powitione belay
1916 - 195% Presiden’ and Chairman of the Berlin Secession
yey =~ 1033 President of the United Artiste! Assogiation
1929 ~~ 1035 Member of the Official Purchasing Comnlasion of the
Gersuin Husoume
dtate Comniagions for the following portrad tat
Professor Beckurs Secretary of Eduee tion Department of Rdueation)
Yrafeaser Harnack (Church Histery) University, Berlin
Professor Max Planck (Phyaivee) Univeralty, Berlin
{now at the Flanck Ingtituter ferlin-fahLem
Professor Hilbert (Yatbematios) University, Geettingen
Rugene Spiro, New York,NY
Padatings in the following Museums and Public Bud dings
Reriint National Gallery ~ Musicipal Muaeum « University = Reichstag <
Rupferatich-Kabinett « Departwent of Eéucation ~
YnabLiute for Cell Phygiology ~ heutechos Thenter « Schiller Theater
Charlottenburg « Municipal Momeum
Mundehr New Pinncotheca
Goettingen? University, Ineiitute for Mathematics
Amolen ¢ Teutniache Hockachule (Luatitut for Techaolegy)
Hannovert Muwsecun
Stuttgart + Museum
frog Laws Musa
Madwi tet Musenan
‘Hing eps berg t Museum
Kar Leebe 2 Museu
Tievemenss Muretan
Vienna, Austwiat Royal Collection of Ferdinand diiete
Prague, Ceechboslevakia: Department of Gtate
Paris, Frances Maste de Lark Moderne
Rolwivivs. Tapaeks Bam eu
derusaions Tarack: Resalel Sngcum
Haw Youkss Museum of the City af New Youk ~ Runter Collega
WaakLag ton Library of Congress « Gabasay of tha Geran Peceral Hepub Lie
Petradiks Aumihud Lowa
Pitisburgh: Cornegle foundation
Chocinnaths Jewieh Musaue
Paintings in Private Collections ali over the worlas
Hucope & Ausivhas Caechoalovakias Donmurles England, Srance, Germany, Rungarys
Netherlands, Polands Sumaia, Seeders Switwerland etc, etc,
ApiLar dagen ~ Ching
UsSede? all over the States Including fawaii
B, Africa: Johannesburg, Capetown
Ave traliat
Latin American counteiea: Argentinas Uruguay, Chile, Brandl, Colushia ates
Exhibitions nelds
106 = 1985: dn oll German cities, eapecially in Browlaus Mumichy Berlins
Kaseels Keonigeberg, Karlorukey Rannevery Stuttgarts Mannhedme
Poeseeldorf, Keein ote,
WS7: One man-show in MUN TCR and PUK BLD ORF
1006 »~ 4914 ) Every year in FA & 1 Sy Francet Galon Gd) Automne
nay «= tno ) . _ Salon dee Tablerion
1034: Prague, Ceachonlovabkia ;
od: | Bem, v
1034: Londons England
4036: Amaterdcamy Bollart
in the United States +
R928: Carnegie Inatitute of Fitteburghs Pa,
ROAR: Musems of Modern Arts New York,
Baltimore, Yorcester, Chicago, San Francisca, 6t,Loula,
Flint, Utiea, West Palm Beach and Winter Park, fla, aia,
aod in other geoup shows all over the United States,
bashdia ont Cobaaw in the 0.8.4.
Awards and Prizes in the U,5.4,
1952: Honorary Mention: Terry Nat, Art Exh, 1958: Henry Wick Memorial Prize
New York
1874 geboren in Breslau, Germany.
_ bis 189¢ Studium in Breslau und
» in Miinchen (Meisterschiiler von Stuck)
_ 1897-1898 Studium in Italien und Kopieren alter Meister
1899 Kollektivausstellung.in der Mtinchner Sezession
1899-1903 selbsténdige Tatigkeit in Breslau :
1904-1906 | do in Berlin i
19061914 do, in Paris :
1914-1935 do in Berlin : |
1935-1940. do in Paris . '
1940/1941 ‘ in Marseille 4
seit 1900 Mitglied der Miinchner Sezession’
‘seit 1906 Nitglied der Berliner Sezession
seit 1911. (Mitglied (Booietaire) ¢ du Salon d' Automne, Paris
. Titel
‘seit 1911 Officter d'Academie Francaise
seit 1918 dautscher Professor honoris causa
Aemter:
Paris : (1935): Musee du Jeu de Paume,
‘ab 1935: . in Paris : Privatschiiler
: F opeston BueeR § ge
ab Mai Boe New York ©
Mitgliedschaften bei intern.bekannten Maler-Verbiinden
1916-1933 leitsDirektor der Berliner Sezession ‘
. ° Présid.dér Vereinigten Berliner Kiinstlerverbande
: Mitglitd der deutschen Staatl.Ankaufskommission. ftir Museen eto,
1936-1940 ' Prdsident der "Union des Artistes libres"
! Staatsauftraége
Kultusminister Becker - Excelleng Harnack (christ1,Geschichte)
Professor Hilbert (Mathematik) Professor Plank (Physiologie)
Bilder wurden angekauft fiir folgende Museen und
Gffentliche Gebaude
Berlin: National-Gallerie, Stédtisches iaseum ,kupferstick-Kabinett,
Reichstag, Kultusministerium, Universitat, Zellphysiologisches
Institut (Portrats.von Koch,Ehrlich, Pasteur)»
deutsche Proving: Miinchen (Neue Pinakothek) -Universitét Gottingen,
faseen von Hannover ,Stuttgart,Breslau,Nirnberg,Gleiwitz ete.
Lehrtéitigkeit , aA eo
1906-1914: Professeur an der Academie Moderne,Paris Ree
1914-1933: Lehrer an den Staatl,Studien-Ateliers,Berlin \
Eigene Malschule in Berlin . : seat
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Paintings purchased by the following European
Museums and Public Buildings
Berlin, Germany : National Gallery » limnicipal Museum ~ Reichstag «
Kupferstich-Kabinett « Ministry of Education - University
Institute of Gell Physiologie ( portraits of Ehrlich,
Koch, Pasteur
Muhich, Germany : Neue Pinakethek ( New Pimacatheaa }
Breslau, * Museum
Nirnberg, * ¢ Musewn
Stuttgart,” 3 Maseun
Hannover, * s Museum
Goettingen,” : University
Gletwita, ™ e Museum ete. etc.
Prag,Caechoslovakia: Foreign Miniatry
Paria, Tranee ¢ Musee du dew de Paume (Portrait of the femous german
writer: Gerhart Hauptmann)
+
Abst, Cee
16961933 ¢ One-man's«shows in all geyman cities, espeolally in Breslau,
Bexlimy Manioh, Kessel, Koenigsberg, Hannover, Stuttgart
chemnita, Karloruhe, Vamnheim, Dilsteldorf, Darmatadt, Kéln/Rh.
and participation at all leading collective shows; Vienna.
1906— 1914 and Gexmeny and Austra
4927" 1940 every year in Paris,Fvance ¢ Selon d'Automne
Salon dea Tullerles
1954 + One man's shows dn Prog, Czecho«wSlovakia
and Brno, Gaecho-Slovakia
(At the exhibition in Prag, the Prealdent of the Cuechoslovakia
Republie purchased personnally the pleture for the Foreign
Minietry at Prag).
1934 ¢ London, England (Exhibition ef Jewish Artiets)
1936 2 One man’s show ia Amsterdam, Holland
1928 3 Ueieke ¢ Caunegle Institute of Pittsburgh, Pa.
, *
Books published +.
1) "Im Konzert" (At the Concert), Lithographs of famous musicians drawn
duving thelxe performances on the concert stage ( with
text by Oscaxy Bie, publisher:dulaus Bard,Berlin, 1920).
2) “Antike Fresken* {antsques freseues), favaimiles of Sp.'s copies
ef antiques frescoes in Rome, Naples, Pompeji.
(published by the Marees Society, Berlineliunioh)
3) *Spandsche Reise" (Journey through Spain), etchinzs from Spanish
and Afvicen are 18 t Wohigemuth end Lisener,
publisher, Berlin, 1926).
Books published:
"Im Konzert" Lithographien von bertihnmten Musikern wihrend der
* Austibung ihrer Konzerttétigkeit, mit begleitendem Text von Oscar
Biem, (Verlag Julius Bard, Berlin, 1920.
"“Antike Fresken" vertffentlicht von der Marees~Gesellschaft,
Faksimilfs
Berlin-ltinchen (Piper~Verlag) 1922, TPMMEMMMEMMMM meiner Kopien
antiker Fresken in Rom, Neapel, Pompeji.
"Spanische Reise", Radieringen nach spanisehen und afrikanischen
Erlebnissen ( Wohlgemuth + Lissner, Berlin, 1926)
Buch~ Illustrationen der-ieizten—Jahre—
Die
Stadt der Minarette" (Volksverband der Blicherfreunde,. Berlin)
Tllsutrationen und Titelblitter
in allen fiihrenden deutschen Blaéttern und Magagzinen
von 1897~1933 ; :
Munchner Jugend 7 oh
wie Berliner Illutstrierte, Be Zam Mittag, Die Dame , DNMMUMMMMEY :
Sport im Bild, Die Blegante Welt, Der Junggeselle, " Die Woche"
“Bilder-Courier", "“Weltspiegel", Berliner Tageblatt, "Zeitbildex"
Vossische Zeitung, Acht-Uhr-Abendblatt, etc.etc. :
Piper~Drucke
“ farbigen
Olympia von Manet, Irrenhausgarten von van Gogh, beide dieser Drucke
aus der bertihmten Piper~Serie wurden nicht nach den Originalen, sondern
nach deinen Kopien dieser Bilder hergestelit, (leine“Kopte ser Wane
ae
Olympla-befindet-sieh—heuts” In New Yorker. Privathestta )
X
Exhibitions held ;
von 1896-1933
in all german citics especially in Breslau, Berlin,
Koenigsberg, Munich, Hannover, Stuttgart ,Karlsruhe
Diisseldorf, Kél1n.
from 1906-1914
and 1927-1940
in Paris (France) every year in
Salon d'Automne, Paris
Salon des Tuileries, Paris
1934
in London (Exhibition of Jewish Artists)
1928. ‘
in. U,S.A. :Carnegie Institute of Philadelphia
Beeck, Lod, Dre
Rabbiner, Sehriftstellor, gebs 23.5,.1873 in Idesa (Polen)
gest, 241141956 in London.
Die Leo Saeck Institute in Londen und New York nach ihm
benannt »
Balthus (iLlossowski),
Maler, Sohn des hunstschriftstellers Erich Klossowski. und
Netfe en Spiro's, geb,s 1904 in Paris.
Kolloktivausstellung: Gal, Plorre Matisse, New York LOSL,
Gal» liormis, Debyobt 1969,
Bassermann, Albert,
Schauspleler, gobs, 72%1667 in Mannheim, geste 154501952
in Ziiwich, 1899m1915 in Berlin, splelbe unter O, drahm und
fax Reinhardt, 1954 Umigration in die Schweiz, spiiver in
@ Uses
Becker, Carl Heinrich
Orientalist und. Politiker, gebe lev4 91876 in Amsterdam,
geet, 10,2,1933 in Berling Professor am liamburger Kolonial«
Tnstitute. 1921 und 1925850 preuaslecher Kulturminister.
soe” Islanstudion 1924/32, Gedanken ger Hochschulreforn
a *
Selning, Helmrich,
deutscher Reichskanzler 1930—32, seb. 2661141885 in Minster,
gests 3063.1970 im UaSehe 1924 Mitelied des Relchstages,
1932 von Hindenburg entlaggen,
1935 on de? mervard Universitht, Combrides, ackusett
3BS9657 Deol eens: Rat amEatity combat age apa cunatte
Bubex, fartin, Prof, Dx.
Religlonsphilosoph und Schriftsteller, cebs Oe2.1878 in Wien,
gest. 13.6,1965 in Jerusalem, Soit 1938 Professor an dex
Universitit Jerusaleny
Binige Rauptwerke: Die Chassidigsche Botechatt, 1952,
fader Vendée, L952,
Corinth, Lovis,
Valer und Graphiker, gob. 21471858 in Teplou (Getpreussen),
gest. 7701915 in Zandvoort (Niederlande), Hiner der Haupt}
neister des deutschen Impressionismus, Titig zunmelat in
Berlin und am Walehensee (Bayern). Gesanmelte Schriften 1920;
Selbstbloprephie 1926,
Durleux, Milla (Ovtllie Godefrey)
Schauspicleria, gob. 16,0.1080 in Wien, selt LOLL an den
Berliner Bihnen, Eniexviert 1934, Gastiert seit 1952 in
Berlin, Bicher: Eine Mir fille ins Schlogs, 1928
Eine ir steht often, L954,
tofnor, Hugo,
Tuftachiff-Mbrer, gobs 10.5,1868 in Flensburg, coste
1468,1954 in Priedrichshafen, Mitarbeiter des Grafen
Zeppelin, bekannt durch Pabrten mit dem LuftechL(f Ine%.127
fiber den Atlontilk und die Erde (1929) und gum Hordpol (1937).
Einstein, Albert,
Physiker, gebe 146301879 im Ulm, gost. 18e4.1955 in
princeton, New Jeracy, 1909-13 Professor in Ztirich,
1914053 Leiter des KaisereifilhelmInestitute Mir Physik
in Berlin, 1933855 Professor in Princeton,
1921 Wobolpreis fie Physik,
Edustedin hat 1905 dle Spezielle und 1915 die Allgemeine
"Relativitatetheorie" erfunden.
Goldmann, Nahum,
didiacher Politiker, cebs 10.7.1894 in Velschnewo (Polen) ,
atudierte in Berlin und Uarbure Jura, Selt 101@ tatig in
der Zlouistischen Bewesungs
1940 Wohngita in den UsSeAes
1949 Président des Jidischen Veltkongresses ,
1956 Priaident der Z@lonietischen Yeltorganisations
Ueuptnann, Gerhart,
Dichter, cebso 15 allel862 in Obersale peu
gent, GeGnl946 in Haus Viesenstoin, Agnetondorf/Schlesion.
Einige Hauptwerke: Die Weber, 1693
Der" Biberpelaz, 1893
Tenael Kramer ,. 1900
; TULenapLegek, 1927
er hare an Christo Hmanuel Quinnt, 1910
Der vetzer von soana, LOL ,
SSS Apentauar...dcaaee, Jugend, 1937
Heuss, Uheodor, Prof,Dre
Evater Sharer apg eee dey Bundesrepublik Deutechland, 1949/59,
eds Slylel88% in Brackenhoim (Mirthorbera), geate IeqdeeL963
in Stuttgart, 190561912 Redaktveur der Uilve, 1926 Dezent an
dor llochschule fiir Politik in Berlin, Tocé28 abgeordneter
der Denokratischen Parte im Reichstag.
Einige Werke: 1937 Biographie ber Wriedrich Naumann,
Eminnerungen 1.905—1,933 (1963) »
phils
Klossowski, Exich
Haller y den viker, BUhnerbildnex und Kunstachriftstellor,
goby 21y12,1875 in Ragnite (Ostpreussen), peat, 30.14.1949
in. Sanary (orankreich Roll. Ausstellung 1927 bei Plechte
heim in Berlin,. titig dir Deubsches Cheater 1920; Vand~
malereion im Londhavs von MeiernGracfe, Nicolessee.
KunethistorLeche Veréffeatlichungen: Die Naler von Lontimatre,
(Julius Dard, Sorlin), Honoré Deumier Tie Piper, 1908).
Hann, ‘Thomas
Scheiftsteller, gebsy 6.661875 in Lilbeck, geet, 12.86.1955
in Kilebberg bei Uirich, 18931933 in Mumchen, LOBQ Usiebe
rel Anerikonischer eee ey cet a eee
ELnige Uauptworke: Die Buddenbpooks
Hee Zauberbeng, 1904
Doktor Faustug, 1947
(int eimai
Dp
Neier-Graefo, Julius
cnathletoniicer und Schrifteteller, webs 10.6,1867 in
Reschitza (Banat), gests 56.1935 dn ¥evoft (Schweiz) »
Besonders vordiont un die Anerkennung des’ franzésischen
Tupressionigmus «
Hauptwerk: Entwiekluneseeschichte der lodernen Kunst,
3 tiunde 1925/alr,
Planck, Max Kerl Urnst.Tudwig,
Theoretischer Physiker, gebe 23041858 in Kiely geates
AglOeL947 in Gbdbbingen. Selt 1685 Professor in Klol,
seit 1889 Professor.in Berlin, 1918 Nobelpreia in Physik,
1930 Prasident der Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gesellschaft zur Porder=
ung der iissenschatten (Jjetat Mox=PlLanckeGesellechatt) «
Bedeutonde Arboiton auf dem Gebiet der Thermodynamik wnd
der Cuantentheorle, Vertiffontlichungen:
Selbstbiogvaphie 1948,
Eximneruncon, 1948.
Redahardt, Max (Goldmann)
. Regisseur und TheaterLelter, gebs 909.1875 in Baden bei
UlLen, geste 5610,1943 in New York, 1905 Direcktor des
Deutschen Theaters, Berlin; 1933843 Pilmregisseur und
Lelter einer Theaterschule in den UsSeAs
Rubinstein, Artur, :
Flaniet, gebs 28.14.1886 in Lemberg, studierte in Serlin
unter Padereweki, Selt 1906 in den U.SeAs
Toller, Conet, '
Dramatiker, gobe Lelée1893 in Samotachew bol Bromberg,
Bests 2245401959 in New York, .
1919824 lestungshaftt wegon Tolimahme an der Riterepublik ~
in Bayern;
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louptwerke t _jiengeb, 1925
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The following Suroyest Museums and Public Buildings
purchased paintings by me 3
Berlin +: National Gallery
Municipal. Museum
University
Kupferstich-Kabinett
Reichstag
Ministry of Education
Institute of Cell Physlology
Charlottenburg: Municipal Museun
Muhich ¢ | Neue Pinakothek (New Pinacétheoa)
Goettingen 3 Institute for Mathematics
Hannover Museum
Stuttgart 3 Musewn
Breslau : Museum
Nirnberg ‘ Museum
Gleiwits : Museum
Vienna, Austria :; Royal Collection of Ferdinand d' Este
Prag, Czechoslovakia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Paris, France : Musée du Jeu de Paume
+
Exhibitions, bel d 3
1896 ~ 1933 +: din all German cities, especially in Breslau, Berlin,Munich,
Kassel, Koenigsberg, Hannover, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe,
Mannheim, Diisseldorf, Kéln a,Rh,
1906 ~ 1914 and
1527 - 1940 + every year in Payis, France ¢ Salon d'Automne
Salon des Tuilleries
1934 : Prag, Czechoslovakia
1934 ¢ Brno, Czechoslovakia
1934 & london, England
1936 : Amsterdam, Holland :
1928 +: UsSeAe : Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Pay
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Palutings purchased by the following Baropean
soem aseuns and Publio Buildings | ¢
Bevin, Gexmany + Noeblonal Gallexy « luieipal Museum « Redlehotag «
KupforstichKabinett « Minisiwy of Gduestion « University!
Tuetitute of Cell Physiologie ( portradte of Ehrlich,
Kowhy Pasteur)
Mutich, Germany « Neue Pinwkethek ( New Finacotheca )
Breslau, * * Buen
Nivnberg, * & Uuseuy
Shuts, el e Musca
ey * Museun
Goettingen,* « University
Gleiwita, + Museum ate, oft.
Prag, Czechoslovakia: Foreign Mintetry
Paris, France ¢ Musee du Jeu de Paune (Portvait of the famous g
writer: Gexhast Hauptmann
hela
109641935 2 One-men's-showa dn all german elites, especially in Breslau, .
Beyliny Munich, Kassel, Koeniguberg, Hannover, Stuttgart
Ghomndte, Kecloruhe, Mannheim, DUsBoLdoxf » Dakastadts Kl /ttn,
and participation at all leading Gollaotive shows¢ estates
1906» 1914 aud Germany and Austria
L927" 1940 every year in Pavie,Frvanve s Salon d‘Automea
Salon des Tuileries |
4954 « Ong mants shows du Eyeg, Gaaghe«Slevakia
ond Brno, Ccacho«Blovakia
(At the exhibition in Prag, the President of the Gzechoslovakis
Republie puxohased persounally the pleture for the Fore:
Winietry ak Prag) - al * -
1934 ¢ London, England (Exhibition of Jewish Arbiets)
1056 ¢ Oas mon's shew to Auetoriam, Holland
2028 ¢ UeSeAy & Caxmmagie Inatitute of Pittsburgh, Paw
i
Books publighed +
1) "Im Konzert fas the Concert), iithographs of famous musieians drawn
xing theiy performances on the coucort sage ( with
text Osea Bie, publisher:dulhue Bard,Berling 1920).
2) “Antike Presken® (Antiques freasoes), facsimiles of Sp.'e copies
pe! antiques frescoes iin Rome, Naples, a "
published by the Mares Soolety, Berlin-lunioh)
%S) *"Spanteche Reise" (Journey through 5; J» etebin.e from Spanieh
and Atriean GBS t Wohlgemuth and Ligsner,
publisher, Berlin, 1926).
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Wont Street
Rew Yorks Nw¥s
BY ATRERMEND
i was bown in Breslauy (owmany, on April 1a, Lids 1 athended
the Blinabeth-Gymmasiom of thas same city from 1886 to LAO, Atter
that I was a wtudent at the Art Academies of Breslan aud Munich (1893
to 2097); Z went to Ltaly for @ study of the Old Masters (1897/98).
Since 1409 Lived, ond wacked mo an independent paintox, in the
following cities : Beeajan (1099-1903), Bexdin (1904-06), Fewie (hp0b~
24), Bevin (19485), Pavie (199440), Movseilion (1940/41)_ sines
Hay 1943 ta New Yorks
in Kesogaition of my morite as a painter aud ‘aa a propagandiat
fox Freneh art abyvoady I wae named Offieier d'Académie dan Beaux-avtn
by the French Repabliey dm 19214 « In Oley the Heussian State
bestowed on me the tlie of Professor,
Seom 1016 to 193% 1 aetedy in Germany, a8 Chaiyean of yhe Berlin
Sezessiom and ae President of the Uslted Berlin Avtiate’ AssoelLatiouas
da these capasities I was entrusted with the organisation ef many
group exhivitient in a gromh number of Hurppean oguntiwled, Moreover,
i was a member of the Offieial Purchasing Gommlesion for the Carats
Museuna.
Sinee 1096, my paintings were exiibited in group aud. one man
shows all ever Europe; dn 4929 1 wae duwited te om exhibliion ab the
Gamnegie Inetitete in Pittsburgh, Pas
Pletoves of mine were purchased, before 103%, by practigally all.
Gexmon wnaeuns, In AGS4, Mes EyRenes, President of Onecko-Blevakla,
aequived persotaliy one of my paintings fox the Foreign Offiee dn
brague; im 1996, the Fronch State bought one of my porturalta for the
tuede da dau de Faunes
BUGEN SPIRO.
Eugen Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874. He studied art, first
at the Breslau Academy, later et the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of
the famous German painter Franz von Stuck. From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France. ‘In May 1941 the artist
came to New York.
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Burope. As far back
as 1911 he became "Officier d'Académie des Beaux-Arts Frangais". In Berlin he
played a leading part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933). When Hitler came to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding thom to paint, their art having
been classified as "degenerate". Spiro left Berlin and returned to Peris, which
had long since become his second home. In 1940 the rapid development of world
events forced the artist to a hurried departure from Paris, where he had to leave
behind all his possessions, especially all his works,
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters. To name but e few
of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the portraits of LORD RHADING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF. WARBURG, of the
poets GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, RICH KLEIBER, ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIEDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KREISLER, JASCHA HNIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others, Since Spiro came to this country a
year ago, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT EINSTEIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN.
The artistic work of Eugen Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United States and Latin America,
The works created in America and included in the present exhibition, show Spiro’s
personality at the height of his creative strength. The big attention paid to his
portrait of Albert Einstein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seems to indicate
that his fame as a portrait painter will soon be reestablished in this country,
nee Omen
’ Eugen Spiro has charged the
GALERIE ST. BTIENNE
46 West 57th Street, New York City
with his representation in the United States. Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portrait orders will please be directed to the
above address,
BUGEN SPIRO.
+ Bugen Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874, He studied art, first
at the Breslau Academy, later at the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of
the famous German painter Franz von Stuck. From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France. In May 1941 the artist
came to New York.
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Burope. As far back
as 1911 he became "Officier d'Académie des Beaux-Arts Frangais". In Berlin he
played a leading part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933). When Hitler came to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having
been classified as "degenerate”. Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paris, which
had long since become his second home, In 1940 the rapid development of world
events forced the artist to a hurried departure.from Paris, where he had to leave
behind all his possessions, especially all his works.
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters. To name but a few
of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the portraits of LORD READING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF. WARBURG, of the
poets GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER, ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIEDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KREISLER, JASCHA HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others. Since Spiro came to this country a
year ago, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT EINSTEIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN.
The artistic work of Eugen Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United States and Latin America.
The works crsated in America and included in the present exhibition, show Spiro's
personality at the height of his creative strength, The big attention paid to his
portrait of Albert Einstein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seems to indicate
that his fame as a portrait painter will soon be reestablished in this country.
eee Onee
Eugen Spiro has charged the
GALERIE ST. ETIENNE
46 West 57th Street, New York City
with his representation in the United States, Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portrait orders will please be directed to the
above address,
EUGENE SPIRO
Eugene Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874.#%*
He studied art, first et the Breslau Academy, later at the
Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of the famous German
painter Franz von Stuck. rom 1908 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (util 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France. In
May 1941 the artist came to New York.
Spirots artistic importance had received early recognition in
Europe. As far back as 1911 he became "Officier dtAcademie des
Beaux-Arts Francaise." In 1918, the Prussian State bestowed on
him the title of professor h.¢. In Berlin he played a leading
part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the
Berliner Secession (1914 to 1933). When Hitler came to power,
the artist was among those who received the famous letter for—
bidding them to paint, their art having been classified as
"Ndegenerate". Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paris, which
had long since become his second home. In 1940 the rapid de-
velopment of world events forced the artist to a hurried de-
parture from Paris, where he had to leave behind all his
possessions, especially all his works.
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters.
To name but a few of the celebrities painted by him, we cite
the portraits of LORD READING, of the Nobek-Prize winners
PROFESSOR HABER, Prof.PLANCK and Prof. WARBURG, of the poets
GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin
Commander ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER,
ARTUR NINISCH, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ STTEDRY, FRITZ KREISLER,
HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTUR SCHNABEL, LILLI and LOTTE LEHMANN,
and many others.
Since Spiro came to this country he had six one man shows in
New York City and has widely exhibited in group shows. He has
painted the portraits of ALBERT EINSTEIN, OTTO LOEWI, PROFESSOR
KLEMPERER of Mount Sinai Hospital, GBORGE N.SHUSTER, President
of Hunter College, CARDINAL MOONEY of Detroit, JUDGE M.J.PROSKAUER,
supe BROWER of Brooklyn to mention only some of the best known.
Hur cte Mes
SPIRO's unusual method of teaching has also won him wide recognition
in this country as an instructor and in 1949 he succeeded Wayman Adams
as the teacher for portrait painting at the famous summer school in
Elizabethtown, N.¥., where he taught for 4 seasons. - Last summer
he spent in Europe where he painted the portrait of the German
Bundespraesident THEODOR HEUSS.
We
*#%* It should be noted that inspite of his age Professor Spiro enjoys
pest of health and is remarkably active. He is still extremely intent
to further pursue his painting.
BUGEN SPIRO.
Hugen Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874. He studied art, first
at the Breslau Academy, later at the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of
the famous German painter Franz von Stuck. From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France. In Mey 1941 the artist
came to New York.
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Europe. As far back
as 1911 he became "Officier d'Académie des Beaux-Arts Frangais". In Berlin he
played a leading part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933), when Hitler came to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having
been classified as "degenerate". Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paris, which
had long since become his second home. In 1940 the rapid development of world
events forced the artist to a hurried departure from Paris, where he had to leave
behind all his possessions, especially all his works.
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters. To name but a few
of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the portraits of LORD RWADING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF, WARBURG, of the
poets GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER, ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIEDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KRBISLER, JASCHA HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others. Since Spiro came to this country a
year ago, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT EINSTEIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN.
The artistic work of Eugen Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United States and Latin America.
The works created in America and included in the present exhibition, show Spiro's
personality at the height of his creative strength. The big attention paid to his
portrait of Albert Hinstein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seems to indicate
that his fame as a portrait painter will soon be reestablisied in this country,
wer One
Eugen Spiro has charged the
GALERIB ST. ETIENNE
46 West 57th Street, New York City
with his representation in the United States. Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portrait orders will please be directed to the
above address,
: Bugene Spiro
) 15 West 67th Street
New York yN.Ye
geboren in Breslau, Germany
bis 1897 Studium in Breslau. und
dn Wiinchen (Meisterschiiler von Stuck)
1697-1898 Studiwn in Italien wad Kopleren alter Melster
1899 | Kollektivausstellung in der Minehner Sezession
18991903 selostandige Tatigkeit in Breslen
1904~1906 " * Berlina
19061914 ud * " Paris
L914 1935 : “ bs * Bevlin
193 1,940 ® w * Pacis
1940/1941 # Mayseille
seit Monat Met 1942 in New York.
Mitgliedschaften bel international bekannten Maler-Vereinigungen
seit 1900 Mitglied dex Wlinehner Sezeasion
seit 1906 raed pee dex Berliney Sezession
seit 1LOLL Secletaive du Salon d'Autome, Paris.
ited
geit 1911 Offieior d'Académie Francaise
weit 1917 - deutscher Professor honoris causa
Agmtexr
1916-1933 Chaiyman der Berlinex Sesession
Peiisident dex Vereinigien Berliner Kunstlerverbande
Mitglied dex deutschen Staatlichen Ankaufskonnisasion
fir Museen
1936-1940 Prisident der "Union des Artistes Libres ,Paris".
taatpauttrage
Portraits von: Kultusminister Becker
ixeellenz Harnaclk i corinrale 7 laa
Professor Hilbert (Mathematik)
Professor Plank (Physiologie)
Bilder warden angeksutt fix folgende Museen
und Offentiiche Gebsiide
Berlin: NationaleGallerie « St8dtisches Museum ~ Kupferstich-Kabinett -
pegs | » Kultusministerium « Universitat «
Zellphysiologiaches Institut (Portritea von Koch ,khylich, Pasteur)
deutsche Proving: Mlinchen (Neue Pinekothek) « Universitat Gittingen «
. Museen von Hannover , Stuttgart, Breslau, Niiraberg,Gleiwitz ete.
Poxis (1935): Musee du Jeu de Paume,y
oo 2 =
Bilger, und Portraits international bekannter Perstniichkeiten
S. ary Stier, Wiesenschartier)
befinden sich im Privatbesitz in
England ~ Holland « Prankreich » Schweiz « Skandinavien ete,
Japan + China
nnd vor allem in den nord. und slidamerikenischen Staaten
Ue. Portrite von Lord Bad
ng
Gduoard de Rothschild
Grand Rabbin de Paris, My. ieid
Professor Haber
Professor Lomonosoff
De. hekener
Fvof.Albext Hinstein
Bruno Walter - Elelber » Stiedry - Sehnabel ~
Fritz Kreisler ~ Ueifetz » Platigorsky «
i @epeen Rete Thomas Mann - Meier Graefe - Mex Halbe ete.
Portvits amerikanischer Perysinlichkeltens
19061914 ¢
1914+1953
AD LYBGs meme
ab 19423
My. O'Shea ( President der Union Carbid)
Mr. Gibson (President dey Manufacturers Trust
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My,Mak Schott ( Prisident der Climax Modi baemas ;
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“LBHR@UARRTVGR EIS
Professor an dey Académie Moderne, Paris
hebrey an den Staatlichen Studien-Ateliers, Berlin,
Bigene Malsehule in Berlin
wer in Pawiss Privatachiiler
in New York : Privatechiiler.
Eugene Spiro we 2m
The following Bucopean Musoume and Pablic Buildings
purchased paintings by me:
Bevlin ¢ National Galloey
Municipal Museum
Daiversity
Kupferstich-Kabinett
Reichstag
Ministry fox Hducation »
inetitute of Cell Physiology
Charlottenburg ¢ Municipal Museum
Munich ‘t Neue Pinakothek ( New Pilnacotheoa)
Goettingen ’ Institute far Mathematics
rerio’ 8 rae eum
Stuttgart t Museum a ‘
Breslau 2 Museum vce de,
Muynberg 3: Museum
GLelwlts 3 Museun
Vienna, Austrias Royal Collection of Ferdinand d' Beste
Prag, Oseghoslovakia + Minietvy fox Foxeign Afflaixs
Paris, Prance : Musée du Jeu de Peume
+
Numerous paintings and poertraite of internationally
welleimown personages in private colieations in ¢
England « fPyansce « the Netherlands =
Poland - Austria ~ Gsechoslovakia =
Deumark - Hungaria - the Seandinavian States «
Austrailia» Russia + South Afriea « danada «
Japan Ching yatan amoxioa
and especially in the UWeSeAs
New York Gity ~ San Franeiaco » Los Angeles
St. Barbara Detroit, liieh., ~- Chicage, Ill.
Kansas OLty Seattle,Wash. = Hoopeston, ills
Mouroe sioh. Montelair,il.d.- Berkley ,Galafs
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Paintings purchased by the following European
‘Museums and Public Buildings:
Berlin; National Gallery, Municipal Museum, Kupferstich-Kabinett,
Reichstag, Ministry of Education, University,
Institute of Cell Physiology (portraits of Koch, Ehrlich,
Pasteur)
Munich; Neue Pinakothek (New Pinacotheca), University of Goettingen,
Mageums of Hannover, Stuttgart, Breslau, Nuernberg, Gleiwitz
ete.etec,
Paris (1955): Musee du Jeu de Paume
Numerous paintings and portraits of internationally
well-known personalities in private Gollections in:
England ~ the Netherlands - France ~ Switzerland -
the Scandinavian States - Japan - China
and especially in the U.S.A, and Latin-America_,
amongst the protraits those of:
Lord Reading
Edouard de Rothschild
Grand Rabbin de Paris, Mr.Weil
Professor Haber
Professor Lomonosoff
Dr. Hekener
Professor Albert Einstein
Bruno Walter ~ Kleiner - Stiedry - Schnabel -
Fritz Kreisler - Heifetz - Piatigorsky - Thomas Mann ~
Meier Graefe - Max Halbe etc.etc.
and of the following American personalities:
Mr. O'Shea (president of Union Carbid)
Mr. Gibson (President of Manufacturers Trust Company)
Mr. Max Schott (President of the Climax Molibdenum Co.)
Teaching activities:
1906-1914 Professor at the Academie Moderne, Paris
1914-1938 Professor at the Academy of Arts (Staatliche Studien-Ateliers)
Berlin.
since 1935 private classes in Berlin and
private teaching in Paris
since 1942 " " in New York
Mugen Spiro
Refexences
Dee Valentiner Direotoxr at the
Museum of Fine Arte
be Georg Swaxgeuskh Dixector at the
Moseum of Tine Arts
Dorothy Thompson weiter
Mex Oeborn former first art exitie of
the ia ore SeLtung" »
Avtur Sohneabel planiot
Brouislay Hubewmeun violinist
in, Germany
Detroit Aliehs
Boston / Mass.
Now Youk' Pout
New Youk, Ne¥s
46 Weet 68th St.
New %
ae Meds
Bote. Peter Stuyvesant.
th Stent Contwel Park
New Youk »NoYs Weet
Sto:
Sreakearen NeXe
Now York iy Xe
it de my plon to prepare for publication « book whick will,
by way of a collection of portrait drawings with explanatory text,
Sijusteate the present aagaifieent statue of mele] Midge in the
WeBwhe
i published « similar book onlled "Im Kongert® ("at the Concert")
(duliue Berd, publisher, Berlin 1920) abaut 20 years ago, which
interpreted the then splendid achievement of susie in Barepe by
means of portredh drewiuge whieh were made in soncert-halls and
operashouses and se caught vividly the different individualition
of the great creators and performers, such ae composers, siugers,y
comluoters, duetrunentaliete ete,
During wy Long carser as one of the best kuewn portrait<painters
of Goxmany and Pranve I have portrayed a great sumber of mon and
wouen, eminent in the moat varied walks of lifes In the first Line,
however, I have always mde a apeoial study of musietens, whose
likenesses I drew ot painted while they were performing on the stage
and, mont of the time, unaware of being observed. Dua to my own Love
ond deop underxatunding of their art I felt at all times that I was
better equipped than most of my felloweertiste to render with my
penell the apixitual tension and the strong emotion that aninatos
the bodies, Tecer and hands of aueleiaus aboorbed by theiy own mundi.
it 40 wy believe that the tine has come now te de the same
thing Zov musie dn the Uy S.Aey which so evidently te now destined
to carey on and regenerate the great tradition. My book would be -
an impressive doounent of meieal lite in Aseries in the decade
of ite atriking vise toward a beilifent future, whieh, no doubt,
) Baggom agixe
a nd
wild, euouwre to this comivy world leaderelidp in matters musigal
as guy conturys
tu ovder to prepare euch a work, 24 will by seceasary for
mo to Soljew very clowely during ot least que whole your ali
Kinde of mumioal activities and oventa, an they take place in
Kew York ond other grout muaieal centarw; moxeover I shall have
$6 oall on many Getinguished American musicians in porsom and
i held beve to look tor wany opportenities te wateh them in
auction and windy theix pexformuates, I shail have te travel to
a Dumber of Stotes and get in touch with conmext-eagente, mauagers
of mele-Teetivels and authorities that axe respoueible for the
artiotio events du thedy ettias, che. Although the many dietinguiched
Ravopom musiolens who axe now working in thin cmmtry would
eertaduly sestet me do every possible way, 2b de of tue winewt
daportance for ae te be able to siudy the AURRICAN amelie dite dn
al. ite exprosedonn,.
X om confident thet du view of the great interast du munte
which we are mow expevdeneing du thie countay, 44 chouwld not be
wory difficult to find a publisher fox my project, However, at
will baxdly be poesitle for ue to approach a publisher before wy
work has progressed auffiedentiy for him te get a mere conerete dice
of what I om planing to do. ~ The agvompanying text will. be the
work of come eminent maicologist.
is" 6
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Bt.
Now York N.Y
it de my plan to prepare for publication « book which will,
by way of a oolleetion of portrait drawings with explanatory text,
iliuetwate the present magnificent atatue of wueloal lige in the
WeBuAs
f published « similar book called “Im Kengert” (*4t the doncert")
(duliue Bard, publisher, Berlin 1920) abeut 20 years ago, whdeh
interpreted the then splendid achievement of musie in Europe by
moans of portrait drawings whieh were made in conoert~halla and
operarhouses and so caught vividly the different individualities
of the great erveators and performers, such as composers, singers,
conductova, Inetrumontalists ete.
During my long career as one of the best known portrait-paintere
of Gaymany and Francs i bave portrayed a gveat number of men and
women, eminent in the moet varied walke of life, In the flret Mine,
' however, I have alwaye made a special study of muadedens, whose
iakenesses I dyew ox painted while they were performing on the stage
ond, most of the time, unaware of being chuexved. Due to my own Love
and deep understanding of their art I felt at all tines thet < was
hotter equipped than most of my fellow-ewtiste to render with my
peneii the spiritual tension and the strong emotion that aninates
the bodies, faces and hands of mueleians absorbed hy their own mune.
it te my bebieve that the time bas geome now to do the same
thing for music Io the UsS.Aey which se evidently ia now destined
to garry on and regenerate the great tradition. By book would be
an inpressive document of misieal Life in Amerie in the decade
of its strikiag rlee toward a briligant future, which, no dowht,
Bugen Spixe
we Bw
wii, asoure to this country world leadewehip in matters musical
dn our century. ,
in ovder to prepare such a worky 1G wild be necessary Sor
me to follow very olesely during at least ene whole year ald
kinds of ausical activities and events, as they take place in
Gew York and ether great musioal conteres; woneqver T ahali have
to all, on many ddetinguiehed American musieiens in person and
< bhadl heave te look for many eppertemitles te wateh them is
agtion aud study theie pexformancos, I shall have toe travel to
@ wumber of Gtatew and get in touch with concert-agents, managers
of maie-feativale asd authorities that are xesponsibie fox the
extiotds avents da theiy oities, ote. Although the mony dietinguiehed
Heropesu musioeiane who axe sow working im thie country would
oortainiy aseieh me in every poasible way, ib io of the utmost
impotence fox ae to be able te study the AMERICAN suede lige in
all ite expreseiong.
Tt we confident that ta view of the greet interest in mede
which we are now experieneing du this wuntry, 1% should not be
vory Giftioult to fina a publisher gor sy project. Rowever, it
wih) hardly be possitle for me tw approach a publieher before my
work kaw progvessed ouffielentiy for him te get a more conerete iden
of what I am planning to do, ~ The aecespanying text will be the
work of gone aninent madeologiete
Eugen Spiro
a5 Ww Tate
New York, NY.
dae, Low wou.
It ia my ples te prepare for publication a bowk which will,
by way of a collection of portrait drawlags with explanatory text,
iliustixete the present magnificent status ef masiesal life in the
WeBehe ;
I published a similar hook called "Im Kongert" ("At the Goncert*)
(Julius Bard, publisher, Berlin 1920) about 20 yeare ago, which
antexpreted. the then eplendid achievement of music im Burepe by
means of portrait drawings which were made in concert~halie and
opeva-~hovses and se enught vividly the different individualities
of the great oreators and performers, such as composers, singers,
eonductors, inetvumentaliets, ete.
During my long career as one of the best known portrait-
painters of Gexmeny and France I have portrayed a great numbor of
men and women, eninent in the most varied walke of life. In the
fixet line, however, I have always wade a special study of mualieians,
whose likenesses I dvew or painted while they wexe performing on the
stage and, moat of the tine, unaware of being obeorved, Due to my own
love and deep understanding of theiy arvt I felt at all times that T
was bettex equipped than most of my fellow-artists to rendex with my
penoil, the eplaitual tension and the streng emotion thet aninates
the bodies, faces and hands of musielens absorbed by thelr own susie.
It ie my believe that the time has seme now te dw the same
thing for wusie 1m Uses, wWoieh ao evidently ta now destined to
garry on and regenerate the great tradition, My book would be an
impressive document of mugiesl live in Amertes in the deonde of
ite etelicing rise toward e brilliant future, whieh, no doubt, will
Der eiate
How York, UY.
2¢ io wy plen te prepare for publication a book which will,
by way of a collection of portrait drawings with explanatory text,
Lilustizate the present mognifieent atatue of musies. Life dn the
UsSelhe
X published a similar book called "Im Kongert* ("Ab the Convert")
(uhinus Bard, publisher, Berlin 1920) about 20 years age, which
interpreted the then splendid achievement of muvie im Rerope by
means of portrait drawings which were made ip gonsert~haiia and
opere-houses and oo caught vividly the different individvalities
of tho great creators ond performers, such as composers, singera,
eondusters, instrumentalists, ete.
fuwing my long career os one of the best known portralt~
painters of Germany and France I have portrayed a great mmiber of
men and women, eminent in the most varied walks of lige, In the
fivet ding, however, I have always made a special etudy of mualoiens,
whose Ikeneuses I dvow ox painted while they wore performing on the
whage andy moet of the time, unaware of belag observed. Due te my own
dove oud deep woderstanding of their art I felt at al] times that T
was better aquipped than most of my fellew-artiets to vender with my
penedl the spixitveal, tension and the strong emotien that animates
the bodies, faces and hands of musielans absorbed by theiy own manic.
It ie my believe that the tine has come now to do the same
thing for musla in UsGsAe, which oo evidently te now destined to
guevy on and regenerate the great traditiom My book would be an
dnpressive document of wusieul Life in Avserica in the deoade of
ite striking rise toward a weiiidant fature, which, ue doubt, will
ist 6) ate
Now Youky AX.
th de my ple to prepare for publication o book which willy
by wey of @ eallection of portrait dvawings with explanatory text,
Ailustrate the present magnificent statue of musiek lite da the
UwSwhe
X published 9 siailer beok called *Im Konsext* ("AG the Concert")
(hiline Bard, publisher, Berlin 1920) about 20 yeurs age, which
interpreted the them eplendid achievement of woete in Burope by
moans of portwalt drawings which were made da counert~haile and
opere-hovses and ag caught vivddky the different individualsties
of the aveat creators and perforuexs, such ae eompoueray, singort,
eomiuctorsy dastenemtaliatea, ates
Saving my Long caxeer ag one of the best known portrali~
painters ef Germany and Frame 7 have portrayed a great number of
mon and wowen, ouinent dn the most varied walke of life, Inthe
fixst Line, howevex, I have always made a special dtudy of mustolane,
whose Jikeneswes I drew or painted while they were performing on the
stage andy moot of the ting, unware of being aheerved. Due te my own
love and deep undewstanting of their avt I felt at ali thoes that f
was better equipped than most of my follewurtiete to render with ay
pened). the spiriiwd. tension and the strong eaction that animates
the bodies, faces and bonds of meioluws abgorbed by thelx own nusige
Tk io wy believe that the time has cous now te do the aang
thing for susio dn UsGelw, which oo avidentiy ie now destined to
ommy om and xegenorate the great tradition. My beck would be an
dnpressive documnt of musieal lige in Asexloa in the deoads of
ite stedking xiee toward @ beliliant future, whieh, mo doubly will
Eugen Spiro
15 W 67 Ste
‘New York, NY.
It is my plan to prepare for publication a book which will,
by way of a collection of portrait drawings with explanatory text,
illustrate the present magnificent status of musical life in the
UsSohs
I published a similar book called "Im Konzert" ("At the Concert")
(Julius Bard, publisher, Berlin 1920) about 20 years ago, which
interpreted the then splendid achievement of music in Europe by
means of portrait drawings which were made in concert-halls and
opera-houses and so caught vivid! y the different individualities
of the great creators and performers, such as composers, singers,
conductors, instrumentalists, etc,
During my long career as one of the best known portraite
painters of Germany and France I have portrayed a great number of
men and women, eminent in the most varied walks of life. In the
first line, however, I have always made a special study of musicians,
whose likenesses I drew or painted while they were performing on the
stage and, most of the time, unaware of being observed, Due to my own
love and deep understanding of their art I felt at all times that I
was better equipped than most of my fellow~artists to render with my
penoil the spiritual tension and the strong emotion that animates
the bodies, faces and hands of musicians absorbed by their own music.
It is my believe that the time has come now to do the same
thing for music in UsSeAe, which so evidently is now destined to
carry on and regenerate the great tradition, My book would be an
impressive document of musical life in America in the decade of
its striking rise toward a brilliant future, which, no doubt, will
AN
Ich méchte eine vollst&ndige Serie von Zeichnungen schaffen, die
jede einen der Jetat in Amerika bekannten Musikvirtuosen darstellen
soll, d.h. Geiger, Pianisten, Sanger, Cellisten, Dirigenten ete.
Diese. Zeichnungen sollen wihrend der Aufftihrungen, Konzerte oder
dergl. hergestellt werden, sodass durch sie die individuelle Eigen-—
heit jedes Kiinstlers bildhaft festgehalten bleibt. Diese Folge von
Zeichningen sollen dann in einem Buch vereinigt werden, das den
Qweck haben wird, dass tadmmmnmmh durch eine Zusammenfassung der
in USA lebenden und wir enden Persénlichk iten des musikalischen
Lebens ein Zeitdokument entsteht, das das unvergleichlich hohe
Niveau des kiinstlerischen Musiklebens wahrend und trotz des Krieges
beweist und festhalt.
Dagu soll eventuell von literarisoh sachverstindiger Seite ein
Text beigeftigt werden.
Hin Shnliches Buch ist von mir vor ca. 20 Jahren in Deutschla d
mit grossem Erfolg entstanden ( "Im Konzert, Verlag Julius Bard,
Berlin, 1920), sodass fiir ein Neuerstehen eines wie oben geplanten
Werkes meine pisherigen Erfahrungenvon grossem Werte sind.
In meinem Beruf als Portrétmaler und Zeichner mimo hat mich seit
jeher das Studium von Kiinstlern bei der Austibung ihres Berufes
pesonders interessiert darzustellen, also Zeichnungen, bei denen
die betreffenden Kiinstler nicht posiert. haben, und ich habe daher
bereits einige Studien. entstehen lassen. Die systematische Durch~
fiihrung der Arbeit kann aber nur im Laufe der kommenden. winter-
Konzertsaison stattfinden; da ich aber auch die Musikfestspiele,
die im Sommer in USA stattfinden, in eine solche Arbeit einschlies-
sen will und muss, diirfte di¢ Arbeit mindestens ein volles Jahr in
-Anspruch ‘nehmen,
ul
Sehr geehrter Herr Hiibsch,
: ich hatte vor einiger Zeit das Vergniigen,
Sie im Hause meines Freundes Dr.Stiedry kennen za lernen. Sie wiirden
mich zu grésstem Dank verpflichten, wenn ich Sie einmal aufsuchen
diixfte, um mich mit Ihnen in einer Verlagsangelegenheit ga beraten,.
In der Hoffnung, von Ihnen zh Oren, bin ich
Thrsehr ergebener
Verfasser synagogaler Gesinge.
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atts Sandro Dianis Art Division
Dear Me, Diani?
in reply to your recent ~ undated ~ letter T am
cpnclosing herewith a curriculum vitae which givea
you wy blocraphys @ List of colleccions im which
my work is represented and aleo a List of aome of
the well-known persona I have portrayed, as Eilnateins
ang many other seientiste and Nobel-Prisge winners,
Zam enclosing 3 photos from my work: 1) my por. rait
of Ye, Nahum Goldmann which I painted last year;
2) my portrait of Martin Buber, also painted last year;
3) my portrait of Judge Proskauer of New Yorks painted
in 1944, « You may wish to use some or all of these
for reproduction in the Encyclopaedia, In case you are
not interested in them or after you do not need the
photos any longer, please return them to me to my
above addreas.
Bincerely yours,
Engene Spiro
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More than four hundred scholars, editors and researchers are now
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Encyclopaedia will be published in ten abundantly illustrated
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Enclosed is a copy of a story about our project which appeared
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We are now gathering material on Jewish art and the outstanding
Jewish artists, and in this connection we need your cooperation.
We will be grateful to you for making available to us:
1) a brief biography
2) a list of collections (museums and private) in which you are
represented
3) a list of your most important works
If you have any photographs which you feel could be used for reproduction
in the Encyclopaedia, we would be pleased to receive them. It would be
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Name: Eugene Spiro
Address: 15 West 67th Street
New York, N.Y.
Tel: Trak, 41488
born: April 18th, 1874
in: Breslau (Germany)
Nationa~ none ~ stateless I left Germany in September, 1935, the Nazi
lity: (former german Government having interdicted the exercise
of my profession as artist-painter; lived
in France from Sept.,1935 to March, 1941;
resigned my German citizenship in 1936,
applying for French refugee passport, as
issued by the French authorities on recom-
mendation of the League of Nations. Besides
the fact that I resigned my German citizen~
ship, I have been deprived of it by public
decree of November, 1941.
arrived: in U.S.A.on S/Sao Thomé,
at: Baltimore (Md. )
on: May 18th, 1941.
Visas came to the U.S.A. with received an Emergency-Visa because of
an iimergency Visitor Visa, my anti-Nazi activity in France as
granted on recommendation President of the Free-Artists'-Union
of the President's Advisory in Paris end my collaboration at anti-
Committee, issued Dec.,1940 nazi newspapers in France.
at Marseilles (France) The German Government has confiscated
all my property in France in June,1%1
after occupation of Paris.
Alien Registraion Number : registered with the U.S.A,Consulate
not yet received at Marseilles (France)in Dec. ,1940,
and second time in New York at Post-
Office 34th Street, February 25th, 142
Memberships: I am not yet a member AS mentioned above, all my property
of any artists'-socities has been confiscated in France by
in UsS.A, the German authorities; I,therefore,
arrived in U.S.A. without any of
my pictures ox graphic works.
EUGENE SPL BO
bugene Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874.
He studied art, first at the Breslau Academy, later at the
Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of the famous German
palater Franz von Stuck. From 1908 to 1914 he Javed in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1y34), from 1935 to 1y4. in France. In
May 1941 the artist came to New York.
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in
Europese As far back as 1Y11 he became "Officler a’ Académie des
Beaux-Arts Fraugais". In 1916, the Prussian Biate bestowed on
hin the title of provessor hec. In Berlin he played a leading
part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the
Berliner Secession (1916 to 1933). When Hitler came to power,
the artist was among those who received the famous letter for~
pidding them to paint, their art having been classified as
"degencrate". Spiro left Berlin and returned to Faris, which
had long since become his second home. In 1940 the rapid de~
velopment of world events forced the artist to a hurried de-
parture from Paris, where he had to leave behind all his
possessions, especially all his works.
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters.
fo nawe but a few of the celebrities painted by him, we cite
the portraits of LORD READING, of the Nobel-prize winners
PROP. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF. WARBUKG, of the poets
GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin
Commander KUKENeR, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, SRICH KLEIBLR,
ARTHUR NiKISCH, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRILZ STIBDRY, FRITZ KREISLER,
JASCHA HiLFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ABLUR SCHNABiL, LILLL LEHMANN, and
many obherse
Since Spiro came to this country he nad five one man snows in
New York Gity and has painted the portraits of ALBERT LINSTRIN,
HENRY BELLAMAN (Authox of King's ow) the conductor FRILZ BUSCH,
GEORGE NgSHUSTER, the President of Hunter College, CARDINAL MOQUNLY
of Detroit, Judge delle PROSKAULR, Judge BROWER of Brooklyn, to
mention only the best known.
Spivo's unusual method of teaching has also won him wide recognition
in this country as an instructor and in 1949 he succeeded Wayman
Adeus as the teacher for portrait painting at the famous summer
school in ilizabethtown, NY.
Spiro's lithographs of musicians are all drawn while the artists
were performing on the stagee The New York Press has unanimously
and enthusiastically acclaiued Spiro's achievement in this special
field when these lithographs were shown there, This collection is
an impressive document of musical life in America during the last
decade. The drawings render ali the spiritu.d tension and the
strong emotion that animates the bodies, faces and hands of
musicians absorbed by their own music. Not only private music
lovers have acquired these prints but also institutions like the
Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh. ~ The artistic work of hugene
Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections all over
the world, many of tuem in the United States and Latin America,
Bet Berlin
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(wiiw semiok ydjo
“Tm Kgnuext® (lithogra: bol of famous musiioelans drawn during their
tie ieformances on concert stage, 1920. “Antike Fresken" (facaimi~
+, of copies of antique frescoes in Réme Naples ,Pompedi,
« “‘“Spanisehe Reise" (etchings from spanish and”
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Patex 6(by former wife)
1906-1914
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Professor at the Academie Moderne, Paris
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private glasses in Berlin Berlin).
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private classes in New Youk.
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amonget the portraits those of
Profeasex Albert Binatein, University of Princeton
Mv.Max Schott, President of the Climax Moldbdenus Go.
Pyrite Busch, Conductor, duxing bis performance of the
' Opera "Macbeth" In New York, 1941.
Henry Bellaman, Amexican warther's
Anne Brown, actress of Bass! in “Porgy and Bess.
+
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My piebures ean he found in many private oellestions in all parts
of the worldy and I have painted portraits of dnmumerable peraonalities
im the field of imternational adlenge, polities, and art.
In 1939, I left Geymany fox political and racial vaasons, since
L consider any ereative artiatia activity impossible in a seuntry where
all Liberty is suppresngd. At the moment of Hitler's agceas to power,
I resigned from all my official posts. From 1935 toe 1941 2 Ldved in
France, after whose collapse I was able to eseape and come to thie
@ountvy thanks to an Emergeney Visitor Visa granted me on the regom-
mondation of the President's Advieoxy Comalttee,
Sine@ 1941 1 hawa liwed in New Yorks My portrait of Professor
Einetein is inoluded im the 20th Gentury Powtvait Exhibition of the
Museun of Modexn Ayty New York, Ia Fobruavy 1943, I bed my Piwet one
man show im that otty, 6ritigal veviews of which event I am enelosing
herewith.
My wife, Mra, DALIA Spilve, was boyn tn Revlin, Germany, on Oebow
per 11, 1908; she lett Germany, for the above mentioned yeasons, as
early as 1993, From 1933 to 1940 she worked as an administrative
secretary fox en anti~-Nazi weekly, Das Neue Tage~Buohy edited in Paria
by Leopeld Schwaxaachila. On the ground of these agtivitins she, too,
was granted an Emergency Visitor Visa, which permitted hoy te @atex
the UsSy im L941, ,
Neither my wife ney I every sinee returned to Germany.
My only son, Petey Spixo, lives in Londony England, and works
thers as an engineer in a defense plant,
He
Vorliess nach der. Hanichevolntion Deutschland und lebte von 1935 bis.
1940°in Frankreich. entfloh Juni 1940 von Paris, wo ich alle meine
Sachen hinterlassen musste, vor allem meine Bilder, verdffentlichten
Biicher. una ebenfalls alles Zeitungsmaterial tiber michs kann heute
gum Beweis meiner Angaben ausser dem in dex Public Library und in der
Frick-Gallery vorhandenem Material tiber mich, nur die Zeugenschaft
der Herrn Dr.Max Osborn und Drs Hugo Bieber ( beide Mitarbeiter Ihres
Verlags) angeben, sowie Frl.Weidler, die ehemalige Vertreterin des
aaa iad Philadelphia in Berane
or f , i
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Bede rect iry
EUGENE SPIRO.
Eugene Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874,
He studied art first at the Breslau Academy, later at the Munich
Academy of Art as master scholar of the famous German painter
Franz von Stuck, From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris, then in Berlin i
(until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 again in France, In 194] the artist came to |
Spiro's artistic importamce had received early recognition in Hurope, the UBA,
As far back as 1911 he became "Officier dtAcadémie des Beaux-Arts
Frang-aise", In 1918, the Prussian State bestowed on him the title
of professor h,c, In Berlin he played a Leading part in the artistic
life of the capital as President of the "Berliner Secession" (1916
to 1933) and many ether artist organizations,
When Hitler came to power, the artist was among those who received
the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having been
clagaified as “degenerate”, Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paris,
which had long since become his second home, In 1940, the rapid
development of world events forced the artist to a hurried departure
from Paris, where he had to leave behind all his possessione, especially
all his worke,
Spire is one of the most well-known German portrait painters, To name
put a few of the celebrities painted by himy we cite the portraits of:
Lord Reading
of the scientists and Nobel-Prize winners: Albert Binstein
Max Planck
Professor Otto LoewL
Professor Haber
Professor Warburg
ef the poets and also Nobel+Prize winners Gerhart Hauptmann
Tomas Mann
of the famous Zeppeline-Commander Hugo Rekener
af the musicians Artur Schnabel
Bruno Walter
fritz Kreisler
Richard Strauss
Erich Kleiber
Artur Nikisch
Carl Flesch
Heifetz and many others,
Since Spiro came to this country he had six one man shows in New York
and haa widely exhibited in group shows, He has painted the portraits of
George N, Shuster of Hunter College
Cardinal Mooney of Detroit
Judge J,M,Proskauer
Professor Klemperer (pathologist)
Judge Brower
and also of Theodor Heuss, President of the West-German
Bundesrepublik,
to mention only some of the best known,
The artistic work of Eugene Spiro is to be found in museums and private
collections all over the world, many of them in the United States and
Latin America,
* *”
EUGENES SP LR O
Bugene Spiro was born in Breslay, Germany, on April 185 1974,
He studied art first at the Breslau Academy, later at the
Munich Academy of Art ag master scholar of the famous German
painter Franz von Stack, From 1906 to 1014 he Lived in Paris, ,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 again in France,
fu May 1041 the artiet came to New York,
Spiro'g artistic importance had received early recognition in
Rurope, As far back as LOLL be became "Officier d' Académie des
Boeaux-Arte Francaise’, Im 1918, the Prussian State bestowed on
him the title of professor hie, Jn Berlin he played a leading ty ays tual!
part in the artistie Life of the capital as Cok “the Aman al
Borliner Secession (1916 ta 1933) and many other artist organizations,
When Hitler came to powers the artist was among those whe recelyed
the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having been
classified as “degenerate”, Spiro left Berlin and returned to
Paria, which had long since become hia second home, In 1940, the
rapid development of world events forced the artist to a hurried
departure from Paria, where he had to leave behind all his possessions,
especially all his works,
Spire jg one of the most well-known German portrait painters, To
name but a few of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the
portraits of:
Lord Reading,
of the Nobel-Prize winners Professor HABER,
Professor Planele Z
Professor Warburg, Prag Lotn
of the poeta Gerhart Hauptmann
Thomag Mann
of the famous Zeppelin~
Commander Huge Eoekener
of the meicians Artur Schnabel
Bruno Valter
Erich Kleiber
Artur Nitkiseh
Richard Strange
Carl Flesch
Fritz Kreialer
Heifeta and many othera,
Since Spiro came to this country he had «ix one man shows in New Yort
and has widely exhibited in group shows, He has painted the portraits of
Albert Einstein
Otto Loews
Professor Klemperdr (pathologist)
George N, Shuster of Hunter College
Cardinal Mooney of Detroit
Judge MJ, Proskauer
Judge Brower
and also of Theedor Heuga, President ef the West German Bundesrepublik,
to mention oaly some of the best known,
The arkiatio work of Eugene Spiro is to be found in museums and private
collections all over the world, many of them in the United States and
Latin Ameriea,
® «
Names Eugene 5 Pot R oO
Addyess: 15 West 67th Street
New York, N.Y.
Toles Crate 41488
porns April 16th, 1874
ime Breslau (Gexmany)
Nationality «2 none-stateleass
(former german)
arvlved dn UsieAe 3
on S/Sa Thomé
ate Baltimore (Md. )
on: May 18th, 1941.
Visa: Came to the U.SAswith an
Emergency Visitor Visa,
granted on recommendation
of the President's Adviso-
vy Comittee, issued Dea.
1940 at Marseilles (Trance)
Alien Registration Numbex ¢
not yet received
Memberships: Not yet a member
of any artistat}w
socities in UsSeAe
H@ left Gexmany in September, 1955, the Nazdl
Governnent having interdicted the exercise
of his profession as artist-painter; lived
dn France from Sept. 1939 to March, 19413
xesigned his German citizenship in 1956,
applying for French refugee passport, as
issued by the French authorities on recom
mendation of the League of Nations. Besides
the fact that he resigned his German citie
zenshhp, he has heen deprived of 1t by
public dearee of November, 1941.
Received an Emergency Visa because of his
anti-lasd activity in Ivance as President
of the Sree-Artiats'«Union in Paris and his
collaboration at antienazi newspapers in
France. « The Gexman Government confisca~
ted all his property in France in June,1941
after ocoupation of Paris.
registered with the U.S.A.Consulate at
Meyseilles (France)in December, 1940,
and second time in New York at Post~Offiee
34th Street, do February 25th, 1942.
Ae mentioned above, all his property has
been confiscated in France by the German
authorities; he, therefore, arrived in
UeScAe without any of hie pictures er
graphies.
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After the Navl«Revolution left Germany aud Lived in
Prange from 1999 until 1940; sscaphd fyvom Paria dune,
19405 leaving behind me all my belongings, especially
my own paintings, published books and also all the
newspaper clippings conceriing my peyaon,
Tu addition to the printed material referring to me,
available at the Public Idbvaxy of New York and at
the feiekeGallery's
I ean quete as wittnes te the verselty of wy stateyenta
De Max Oxbow and Drege Blebor
both collaborators of your COmpAny »
and Mra. Weldlew, until 193% representative in Gexmany
of the CayntgiewInstitute, Philadelphia,
Ragen Spiro.
Professor thigen Sp ae
15 West 67th Stract
! New York
geboren in Breslau, Germany «
bis 1896 Studium in Breslau und
in Miinchen (Meisterschiiler von Stuck)
1897-1898 Studium in Italien und Kopieren alter lieister
4899 Kollektivausstellungs in der Mimehner Sezession
18991903 selbstéudige Tatigkeit in Breslau
1.904—1906 do in Berlin
19061914 do in Paris
1914—1935 do in Berlin
19351940 do dn Paris
1940/1941 in Marseille
ab Mal 1941 New York
seit 1900 uitgliea dex itinghner Sezeseion
seit 1906 Witglicd dex Berliner Sezession
seit 1911 (Mitglied (Societaire) du Salon d'Automne, Paris
, yo Titel
seit 1911 Officier d'Academie Francaise
seit 1918 dautscher Professor honoris causa '
, Aemtexr:
1916~1955 leiteDdiwiktur der Berliner Sezession . a
‘ brégid«adax Vereinigten Berliner Kiinstlerverbinde an
- Witglita der deutschen Staatl,Ankaufskommission ftir asi das ete, 3
1956"1940 Président der "Unton des Artistes libres"
Kultueminister Becker ~ Bxcelieng Harnack (ehrist.l.Geschichte) i
Professor Hilbert (Mathematik) Professor Plank (Physiologie)
Bilder wurden angexautt fir folgende Museen und
offent lich beude
Berlint Ketacnel-cenleste, Stédtisohes hiuseum,Kupferstich-kabinett, ~~
Reichstag, Kultusministerium,Universitiét, Zellphysiologisches
, Institut (vortrits von Koch, #hriich, Pasteur).
deutsehe Pr Proving: Minchen (Neue Pinakothek) «Universitit GUttingen,
“luséen von Hannover Stuttgart, Breslau, Niimnberg,Gleiwits etde :
Paris s (1935): Musec du Jeu de Paume.
, Lebrtiitigket
1906-1914; Professeur an der Academie Moderne,Paris
1914-1935: Lehrer an den Staatl,Studien-Atelicrs, Berlin
Eigene Malsohule in Bexlin
ab 1955: in Pavis : Privatschtiley
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2
Professor Eugeti SPIRO : 4)
L874 porn in Breslau, Germany ‘
+1896 studiert in Minehen, Breslau (Meisterschiiler von Stuck uae
\ in liiinchen) f j
1897-98 Studium in Italien Kopien alter Meister :
1899 Kollektivausstellung in der Miinchner Sezegsion oes
1899~ 1903 selbstindige Tétigkeit in Breslau’ , oo
19041906 do in Berlin :
1906-1914 Paris
191461955 berlin
. L935—"1940 Paris
L940YL941 Marseille
ab Mai 1941 New York
erga ynallee sc spclen Tent Shee
L900 liitglied der Munehner Sezession
1906 Mitglicd der Berliner Sezession
AgiL _ Hib Sociectaire du: Sabon d* Au ompe
AGAGMDOB kbels a
1911 . Offlojgn dppcademie Francaise
191641933 Prisident dey Berliner Sezession
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der Vereinigten Berliner Kiins Llorverbande
Mitglied der deutschen Staatlichen Ankaufskommission
19368. Ppresid<nt, der “Union des Artistes Libres,Par.s",
j
Bilder wurden angekauft flr fo. gende liuseen
und bffentliche Gebiude ‘
Berlin: National~Galerie, Studtisches Museums Kupferstibk-Kabinett,
Reichs tag~,kultusministerium, Universitat, Zeliphysidlogisehes
Institut (vortréts von Koch,lhylichyPastour). :
deutsche brovings Neue Pinakothek ,tllinchen ~ Universitit Gdttingeny
Lehrtitigkeit '
19061914 Professeur an der Academie Moderne, Paris :
1914-1933 Lehrer an den Staatl,Studien-Ateliers berlin Ss
Eigene Walschule in Berlin /
ab 1955 in Paris: Privatschiiler
1874
-1896
1897-98
1899
1899~ 1903
1904-1906
1906~194.
1914-1935
1935-1940
1940/1941
ab Mai 1941
Professor Eugen SPIRO
porn in Breslau, Germany
studiert in Minehen, Breslau (Meisterschiiler von Stuck
. in Miinchen) eae
Studium in Italien Kopien alter Meister
Kollektivausstellung in der Mitinchner Sezession
selbstandige Tatigkeit in Breslau
do in Berlin
Paris
Berlin
Paris
Marseille
New York
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1906
1911
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1911
191641933
1936:
Minister Becker, Excellenz Harnack, Prof.Hilbert (Mathematik)
Prof.Plank (Physiologie)
Berlin: National-Galerie, St&dtisches Museun, Kupferstibh-Kabinett, —
Reichstag-,Kultusministerium, Universitat, Zellphysiologisches |
Institut (eon ire te oe Koch, Ehriich,Pasteur) o
|e
deutsche Provinzt é L
Museen von Hannover, Stuttgart, Breslau, Niirnberg, Gleiwitz ete.
Paris,Frankreich: Musee du Jeu de Paume. :
1906-1914
1914-19335
ab 1935
Mitglied der Miinchner Sezession
Mitglied der Berliner Sezession
Mb Societaire du Salon d'Autompe
Titel: ‘
Offici gr. dg Academie Francaise
Président der Berliner Sezession
" der Vereinigten Berliner Kiinstlerverbiénde |
Mitglied der deutschen Staatlichen Ankaufskommission
President der "Union des Artistes Libres,Paris".
ae
Staatsauftrage ,
Bilder wurden angekauft fiir foigende Museen
und 6ffentliche Geb&ude
ue Pinakothek ,Miinchen - Universitét Gottingen,
Lehrtétigkeit
Professeur an der Academie Moderne, Paris
Lehrer an den Staatl.Studien-Ateliers,Berlin
Bigene Malschule in Berlin,
in Paris: Privatschtiler
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musical centers; moreover I shall have to call on many distinguished
American musicians in person and I shall have to look for many opportunities
wo watch them in action and study their performances, I shall have to travel
to a number of States and get in touch with concert-~agents, managers of
mumheah Music-festivals and authorities that are responsible for the artistic
events in their cities, etc, Although the many distinguished European musi~
eians who are now working in this country would certainly assist me in every
possible way, it is of the utmost importance for me to be able to study the
AMERICAN music life in all its expressions,
I am confident that in view of the great interest in music which we
are now experiencing in this country (2), it should not be very difficult
to find a publisher for my project. However, it will hardly be possible for
me to approach a publisher befor my work has progressed sufficiently for
him to get a more concrete ideafwhat I am planning to do. ~ The accompanying
text will be the work of some eminent musicologist.
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Department of Decorative Arts
of Europe and America
BOSTON : MASSACHUSETTS
October 5, 1942
“The John Simon Guggenheim Foundation
561 Fifth Avenue
New York, N. Y.
Gentlemen:
I write you in connection with an application
of Mr. Eugene Spiro.
I know and have followed the artistic activity
of Mr. Spiro through many years and always with great
interest. He was one of the respected and best known
representatives of modern art in Germany and especially
successful, also in other countries, by his portraits.
What I kaow about his work indicates a. person-
ality of high cultural background, of a fine understanding
and taste; and I think the work he is planning now in
this country promising.
Sincerely yours,
iO Lo
fang Hagen”
Dr. Georg Swarzenski
GS/keb
IST er ste
Now Youle pieXs
<6 46 my plo te propave for publication a beok which will,
by way ef @ collectéon of portrait drawings with explauatery toxt,
iMiuateate the present aaguifieent etatue of mupieal Live dn the
UnlleAs :
i published o similar book called "Im Kouvert* ("in the tencaxt")
(Jaline Sard, publisher, Berlin 1920) about 20 youre age, whieh
interpreted the then splendid achlevenent of musia in axepe by
neous of porixvedt drawings which weve wade an cousert-halle and
opeve-houses wd ao. caughk wividly the afferent individuslities
of the gromt orentors and pertoxuers, such Se composers, slugere,
conductors, dastrumentalists eta.
Suring my long career a8 one of the bent known portrait~painters
of Gexmany ond France I have portrayed a great mumber of mon and
women, oninent tm the moat varied walka of lige, In the first line,
however, I have alveya made 4 epecial study of mudedune, whose
Aikenoseas I drew ox painted walle they ware performing on the stage
aly wow of the times unaware of belug observed. Due to my own Jove
and desp understanding of theix art I felt at all times that I was
better equipped than most of my fellewarbiste to render with ay
poucll the apiriteal tension and the strong eawtion that oniuahes
tho bodies, faces and hands of musicians sheoxbed by thedxy oma musio,
Xt im my believe that the time haa come now te de the same
thing fox muale in the U.S.A. which a evidently da now destined
to Garry an and regenerate the grent tradition, My book would be
as daproosive document of weies] lige in America in the decade
of ite striking wise toverd a brilidant future, which, no doubt,
Eugen spivo wo Bw
After the Naglehevolution I left Germany and lived
in France from 1935 until 1940. .
it escaped from Faris, in Jue 1940, leaving behind
we all my possessions, especially all my own paintings,
published books and aise all the newspaper elipplings
concerning my persone
in addition to the printed material roferring to me,
available at the Public Library of New York and at the
SriekeGallery, New York, I can quote as wittness te the
veracity of my statements :
lilt. WeRe Valentiner
Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit /Mich,
ead. My. Georg Swargenski
Director of tho Nuseum of Mine Arts
Boston / lass.
CABLE ADDRESS
VIGBVENO
LOS ANGELES
JAMES VIGEVENO GALLERIES TELEPHONE
ARIZONA
160° Bronwood Avenue 34182
Westwood Hills, Los Angeles
August 30th
19 4 6
Mr.Eugene Spiro
15 West 67th St.
New York 23, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Spiro:
It has been very nice of you
to let us have your paintings for aome time,
put we regret to have to tell you that we have
had no sugcess with them, which does not mean
that we did not like them ourselves,
As the new season is starting now, we feel
that we should not keep them.eny longer here,
pecause you might be able to use them in New
York; therefor we are shipping the three pains
ings back to you after Labordsy. They are insured
and the freight is prepaid by us.
As soon as I shall be in New York next
time I shall not fail to come and see you.
With kindest regards,
' sincepély yours,
1aT4
up to «61.897
1897 - Lege
1899 = 1905
1.904 = 1906
1906 = 1914
1914 = 1935
1935 = 1940
1940 / 1941
sinee May 1941
a ee
Rugene Spire
15 West 67 St
New York, N.¥.
April 18th, born in Breslau, Germany
after preliminary and secondary schools:
studies at the Breslau and Munich Academies
of Avt (in Munich master student of Stuck)
special studies in Italy, mainly in copying
of old masters.
free lance work in Breslau, Gexmany
* « * * Bevlin, Germany
* al * * Paria, France
id * * * Bowlin, Geymany
« « © * Paris, France
Maryseillesm France
in New York, Ne.
Ss 0 i co msc
gince 1912
since 1918
Honorary Degveos,
Offieler d' Académie dee Beaux-Arta Frengais
Professor heOs, Bervlin, Gormany.
fe
Menbeyships to Avtist Painter Associations
of World Renown
sinee 1900.
sinoe 1908
aince 1911
1916 - 1955
1936 = 1940
Munieh’ Secession
Bexlin Secession
Sooiétaizve du Salon d'Automme, Paris.
Bublic offices hela: /
President ani Chairman of the Boylin Secession
President of the United Berlin Artists Associations
Member of the Official Purchasing Commission ef the
German Musewis.
President of the Free Artista’Union, Paris.
Mets ;
One fo At Peranig fadeoit
Professor Becker, Minister of Edugation
Professor Haynack (Church History) oovuss,
Professor Hilbert lathenaties) Maton Gookiws )
Professor Planck (Physiologist)
Vaaceviyar te
After the Nazi~Revelition! left Gexmeny and Lived in
Franee fxom 1939 until 19403 escaphd tvom Paris June,
1940, leaving behind me all. my belongings, especially
my own paintings, published books end alee a1] the
newspaper elippings concerning my person.
Ia addition to the printed material veferring to me,
available at the Publie Idbrary of New York and at
the Frick-Gallery,
I gan quote as witines, toe the veracity ef my statements +
Dy.Mex Osborn. and DysHuge Bieber,
both gollsboratoys of your company,
and Mve,Weldlex, until 193 representative in Germany
of the Caxrnegie~Institute. Philadelphia.
Eugen Spiro.
‘Chaivmen de: Berliner Sonessien
Prosident dex Vereini ten Berlines Kinet.
Witglied der deutschen Staatiieuen Ankaufskoum!
Eprehacn bce ea des Artiater bieren, Par
- P reatite von + ‘Kat minister Boake ys
» Breedie % Haxnaok ebab ly Ge
| Professor Halnary : (Ma tke
» Peagesaoy aise RE
las
Biidey und Por Gta inte: ional bekanntex Pe Bt
: (Poli tixer Kunstler, Wissen ?
befinden sieh im Privatbeoits dn
England » Holiand - Frankreich ~ Schweia = Skandinayion et@
dapan + China -und voy aiiem in den-nord- und siidamerican,s
Weae Portrite von Lord Reading .
Edvard de Rothschild -
GrinudeRoavbin de Parle, ureWoLl
Proce haber
Professor Lomonoso£?
AP ect ae ay
toe “Eloibes cisier= Sehmabel
mn eligdereGvacive liax Halbe etey
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1906-2914: wobesseur an do. orad. ;
rime or ann Len : wb: ; iLaneAba
Sigene Lalsehu:
“1935 in faxvde r Privavacl
Eugen@ SPIRO
pbs ic se a aa aR A
Name Eugene Spiro.
Address: 15 West S7Tth Street
New York, Ne¥.
Teles Praf.4~1438
poxn: April Leth, 1874
ane Breslau (Germany)
Nationa- none « stateless I left Germany in September, 1935, t
Litys {former german _. Government having interdicted the
. . of my profession as artist-paintery .
in France from. Sept.s
wesigned my German ak
applying for French refugee P
issued by the French authorities om Fee
> mendation of the League of Nationa. Bes,
’ the fact that I resigned my German
ship, I have been aepeiyes of it by publ
decree of November, 1941. :
arvived: im U.SeAson S/sac Taané,
at: Baltimore (id. )
on: May 18th, 1942. ; :
Visas game to the USeA. with weeeived an Emergency+Visa begaus
an imexgoncy Visitor Visa, ey anbi-lNesi aetivity is Frange. a
granted on recommendation president of the Free-Artists'«t
of the President's Advisory . iu vayle and my collaboration at
Committes, isaued Deo.,1940 mazi mewspapers in Prance. Be
at Marseilles (France) Toe German, Goverament haa contig
Aliew Registxaion Number ¢ vogistered with the UeS AsConsmiar
not yet vecelved ab Maysellles (France)in Dee. 1940.
and second time in New York at Poa
Offies 34th Street, February 25¢)
Memberships: I am not yet a menver AS mentioned above, all my §:
of any artists'-soclties has. been confiscated in France }
“dn WeSoAe the German authorities; T,ther
: : arvived in UsSeAe without any @
my pictures ox graphic Workss es
kugene Spire
Among thé portvaits painted by me those ef ¢
herd Reading
Eduoard de Rothachiid
Prof, Haber
Prof, Warburg
Albert Einstein Nobol~Priae-Pimmer
Gerhart Hauptiwann
Thomas Mann
Dey iiekener
Prot. Lomonosorfr
Prof. Harnack
Prot. Hidhert
Prof. vlanack
Grand Rabbin de Faris, My.Weil
tieler-Graale
Max Halbe
Brune Walter
Avtaro Toscanini.
Arthur Nikisoh
Richard Strauss
Fyitz Krolsler
Klomperex
Avtur Sohnabel
olfetz
viatigorsky
tele Kleiber
LALLA Lehmann
Frite otiedry
Palnted in New York since 2941.
“anon GAG Porizal ts those of:
Professor Albert Hinstein, Princeton,
Henry Bellaman, Author of "Kings Row
Arturo Toscanini, Conductor
Bruno Walter, Conductor,
Prita Busch, Conductor,
Bronislay Hubermann, Violiniet,
Anne Brown, actxess of 'Bess’ im "Porgy and Bess”
My.eGlbsen, Pxeaident of the Manufacturers Trust Company
Me, O' Shea, President of the Union Carbid Company
hx .sSchott, President of the Climax MoLibdenum Company
Paintings purchased by the following European 4
lugeumea end Public Budidings
Berlin: National Gallery, Munielpal Museum-Kupferstich-Kabinett ,
Reichstag, Ministry of Uducation, University»
Inetitute of Cell Physiology (portraits of Kooh, rae
amt oun,
Wunieh: Neue Pimakothek (New Pinacotheca), University of Goettingen,
een of Hannover, Stuttgart, Breslau, Miernberg,Gloiwits,
BEG BUGs :
Poxia: (1935) « Musee du Jeu de Paume
Ingland « the Netheylands « France ~ Switzerland
the Seandimavien States - Japan - China
and especially tu the UsSely and Latin~America »
amongst the portraita those of ¢
Lord Reads ;
Edeuevd de Rotheohild
‘Grand Rabbin de Pearis, Me,Weil
Professor Haber
Professor Lomonosoff
Dr Hekener
Gerhart Hauptmann
Professor Albert Hinstein
Thomas Men,
Brune Walter « Kleiber « Frita Stiedwy « Avtar Schnabel -
Feite Kreleley = Hedifotu =~ Platigorsky ~ Richard Strauss -
Max Halbe = Medew-Graefe ete.ote.
end of the follewing Anerican personalities :
Mes O'Shea poet of the Union Cexbid)
Me. Gibson (President of the Manufacturers Trust ony )
Mx. Max Sehott ( President of the Climax Melibdeaun oe
feaching 29 tivitiless
1906-1914 Professor at the Academie Moderne, Paris
1914-1933 Professor at the Academy of Arts (staat. Studien-Ateliers)
BexLine
since 1933 private classes in Berlin
sinae 1955 ‘ . ”
since 1942 private teaching in New York,
: wens Spiro
as West 61th Street
New York, N.Y.
L874 bora in Breslau, Germeny
efter preliminary and secondary sehoolin,
up to 1697 Stuates at the Brealan und Manioh Agademtes
of Arte (im Munich waster student of Stuck)
L897 = 1898 special studies in Italy, maimly in copying
of old masters.
1699 « 190 nye lanes wore * Breslau
nea » 100) : : Berlin
2906 ~ 1914 s ® i * Paris
4914 = 1999 * * * * Berlin
1935 = 194 ba * © 8 Pade
1940 / 1941 Mersedile
Since May 1941, im New Youk
19> ee mn a a mon a i te,
since 1912 Offieler de LtAcadémie des Beaux Arts, Paris
since 191g Professor heute, Bexdiny Germany.
comer <" a8 oe Painter Associations
nme, OxLG, Renown
sinee 190 Munich Seceseion
einee 190) Berlja Secession
since L911 Soelétaive du Salon d'Awtomme, Paris.
Positions nelar Puuhlve OF
1916~ 193% Pyesident and Chaiyman of the Béxlin Secession
President of the United Berlin Artiste Associations
. Membey of the official purchasing Comission of the
German Museums.
1936 1940 President of the Free Artists' Union,Pavie (Union
des Artistes Libres, varia)
Government Comnieaions :
Professor Becker, Minister of Kducation
Professor Harnack “Gets History
Professor Hilbert (lathemat:ine)
Professor Planck Physiologist )
Bugene Spiro was born in Breslau, on April 18, 1874,
He studied art first at the Breslau Academyy later at the Munich Academy of Art as
master scholar of the shen famous German painter Pranz von Stuck,
From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Faris where he cate in close personal
contact with many of the impmemaiw French impressionist and neo impressionist painters
and those conterporary artists as Picasso, 22 Chagall, Rovault,, Matisse
He never joined any of these abstract moverents and his art, though greatly
influenced by painters Like Manet and Ceganne, is highly individual and has become
more and more brilliant in later years,
He has always been most interested in portrait painting but landscapes
compositions, stillifes etc, have always heen a great challenge to him
Landscapes, compositions, stillifes have keen of great interest to
him but maihl# he has become famous AS PRT °F the most well-known German portrait
painters, In this field the men of stience; literature and art attracted him fore~
most and among xhepaminabkmxtempmimiwdm the celebr ties he painted we cite the
portraits of:
AUXKARLWAMK NAR XIGAY Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition
in Europe, As far back as 1911 he hecame Officier d'Academic,.. .
At the outbreak of the First World War be returned to his native Germany and he
played a leading part in the artistic life of Berlin wwkxkxi@isy as Ghaxxwanxanc
President mixmanymankbxbshxoxpamimabivnmxyomomombb of the Berliner Secession
and many other artis organizations,
When Bitler came to power the artist was among those who received...e.e
In May 1941 Spiro came to kkkw the United States and since then he had six one
man shows and has widely exhibited in group shows, Here he has painted tho portraits of
and also of Theodor Heuss
Lowupoxophxw Inspite of his advanced age je is as active as ever; hwxhamxomibp
the only activity he curtailed inxmamsmkmxeananimxbeaminbagy in the last few years
is teaching, We xmxoxtsnsbadxbsmshemn He has heen a devoted and enthusiastic
tmovinan instructor and has inspired many young artists by his elementary methods
and by his almost lesendary enthusaam
As other famous men of his generation he is, inspite of his advanced ages as active
aminaihenkoapxexexmanm as ever animamxbmeonemtwt and striving to develop his art
to new heights ,.axmitiibhminimm He cites as his example Titian who painted his best
work at the age of 92 and who may have given us even freer work had he not died
from pestilence, ~ During the last years, Spiro has solely curtailed his activity
as instructor, He had been a devoted ank teacher and has helped many young artists,
not only by giving hxkm them the fundamental knowledge of their art but also by his
almost legendary enthusiasm for life, and art,
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Eugene Spiro
Among the portraits painted by me those ef ¢
Lord Reading
Eduoard de Rothsehild
Prof. Haber
Prof. Warburg
Albert Einstein Nobel~Prize-Winner
Gerhart Hauptmann
Thomas Mann
Dr. liskener
Prof, Lomonosoff
Prot. Harnack
Prof. Hilbert
brof.Planok
Grand Rabbin de Paris, Ir. Weil
MelLexr-Graete
Max Halbe
Bruno Walter
Arturo Toscanini
Arthur Nikisch
Richard Strauss
Fritz Kreisler
Klemperer
Artur Sehnabel
Heifetz
Piatigorsky
livie Kleiber
L’lld Lehmann ,
Fritz Stiedry
Falnted in New York singe 194] 3
among the portraits those of ¢
Professor Albert Hinstein, Princeton.
Henry Bellaman, Author of "Kings Row *
Arturo Toscanini, Conductor
Bruno Walter, Conductor,
Fritz Busch, Conductor,
Bronisley Hubermann, Violinist,
Aone Brown, actress of 'Besst in "Porgy and Bess"
My.Gibson, President of the Manufacturers Trust Company
Mr,.O'Shea, President of the Union Carbid Company
lir Schott, Prosident of the Climax Molibdenum Company
Eugene Spiro
15 West O7 Bt.
Now York, NeYo
CURR LOULUM Vira
I was born in Breslau, Gexmany, on Apyil 16, 1874.
i attended the Elisabeth-Gymnasium of that same oitys
After that I was a student at the Art Academies of Breslau
and Munich (1892 to 1697); I went to Italy for a study of
the O1d Masters,
Sinee 1899 I Lived, and worked as an independent painter,
in Breslau (16991903), Berlin (1904-06 and 1914"1935) and in
Pavia (19061914 and 19351940); singe May 194]. in New York.
In yeooguition of my merits as a paintey and as a
“propagandist fox French axt abroad, I was named Offieler
Q'Académie des BeauxeAyts by the French Republic, in 1911. +
In 1918, the Prussian State bestowed on me the title of
professors .
From 1916 to 1933 I acted, in Germany, as Chaixman of
the Berlin Sezeseion and as President of the United Berlin
Artiste! Associations; in these capacities JT was entrusted
with the orgamigatioy of many group exhibitions in a great
nunbex of European countries, Moreover, I was a member of
the Official Purchasing Gommisgion for the German Museuma.
Since 1896, my paintings were exhibited in group and
one wan shows all ever Europes in 1929 I was dnvited to an
exibition at the Caynegle Institute in Pittsburgh, Pas
~ 2m
Piatures of mine weve purchased, before 1933, by
practieally all Geyman museung, Ime 1994, Me. BE, Benes,
President of Czecho-Slovakia, acquired personally one
of my paintings fox the Foreign Offices im Prague; in
1956, the French State bought one of my portraits fox
the Musée du Jeu de Paume,
My pictuves can be found in many private collections
im all parts of the world, and I have painted portraits of
dnnumevable personages in the field ef intexnational seienge,
polities, and art.
In 19355, I left Germany for political and racial reasons,
ginee [ consider any ereative artistic activity Impossible in
& gountry whewe all liberty is suppressed. At the moment of
Hitler's access to power, I resigned from all my offieial
poete. Ivom 1935 to 1941 I lived in France, after whose
eollapse I was able to escape and eome to this country thanke
to an Emergency Visitor Viea granted me on the yeeommendation
of the President's Advisory Committee.
Sinee 194, I have lived in New York City. My portrait of
Professor Rinstein ie included in the "20th Gentury PortraLt
Exhibition" of the Museum of Modeyn Art, New York Gity. - In
February 1943, 1 bad my fivat one man show in that eity,
exitical veviews of which event I am enelosing herewith.
Game to Usd. 1941. /
Dide free lance work :Breslau (1899-190
Berlin er ] > agua-tezs
Paris (190 gotos
New York City sanen May 194.
Exhibited : in all. large cities of Germany (1896 ~ 1933)
anmually eat Salon d'Autome and Salon des Tulleyies ,Paris
(1906-1914 and 1927+1940)
Garnegie Institute, Pitteburgh, 1929,
Lendon, England 1934 ,
Museum of Modern Art (20th Century Portraits) 1942aiiiehun
Now York Oity
The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Md. yy
Worgester Art Museum, Worcester, Mase. (
The Avts Glub of Chicago, Ghieago, Ill. $33)
The dalifornia Palace of the hegton @ of i LO »
fan Franoiaco, dal. (1.043
The Oity Avt Museum, St.Louls, Missourd tt rey
the Flint Institute of Arta, Mint, Mich. 2)
The Munson-Williams-Procter Institute st 0)
The Nexton Gallery, Weat Paldm Anes
Rollins College, winter Perk, Florida soaae
One man i ome at Py: and Brno, Seen jeresins 1954
at Ameterdom, Holland,
at New York Gity (Gatlerie 8t.Etienne)1943.
Made portraita of + Lord Read
Bdouard de Rethsohild
Gerhart Hauptman
Grand, Rabbin de Paxia, My.Well
Dy i¢kener
Prof. Haber
Prof. Warburg
Prof. Binst on
Haier
Prot Hilbert
Avohbishop of Detroit, Réward uéeney Se cs
George N. nuster President of Hunter ute ohO44
Represented in pexmanant gollections of museums and public buildings ins
Bexlin, Charlottenbuyg, Munich, Goattingen, Hannover, Stubtgart,
Breslaty, Nxnberg, Gleiwita ( Germany)
Vienna ( Austida
Prague ( Gaechoslovakia)
Pa. France
Hugeno Spiro Que
‘The following European Museums and Public Buildings
purchased paintings by mes
Berlin « National Gallery
: Huniedpal kimeowe
University
Kapferstich-Kabinett
Relehstag
Ministry of cducation
inetitute of Cell Physiology
CharLotienburgs apg iuaseum
Match ¢ Neue Pineakethek (New Pinacétheca)
Goettingen ¢ Institute for Mathematics
Hannover 8 Musewa
atubtgart ¢ Museum
Breslau : Museum
Nienberg Fy iuseum
Gleiwitz % Museum
Vienna, Austria + Royal Colicetion of Ferdinand a! iste
Prag, Guechoslovakias Ministry of Foxeign Affairs
Paris, France ¢ Musée du Jeu ‘de Paume
+
Bxzhibitions he tds
1896 = 1933 +: dn all Gorman cities, especially in Breslou, Berlin, liuaich,
Passel, Koenigsberg, Hannover, Stutigart, Karlsruhe,
Monuheim, Diisseldoxt, KOln Bells
; Abie ax Verve cy, Cabra
1906 ~ 1914 and
L927 ~ 1940
every yoor in Faris, France + Salon a" Antone
= ° Salon des Tulller.es
1934 5 Fwag, Cacchoslovakia
1934 + Brno, Czechoslovakia
1934 ¢ London, kugland
1936 +: Amstexdam, Holland
4986. 2 UeSeAe ¢ Carnegie Institute of Eittsburgh, Pas
‘+
Engene Spieo
LG West 67th Street
New York, N.Y,
Lata born In Breleu, Germany
after preliminary and secondary paren:
up to 1697 studies at the Breslau and Munieh Acsdemies
of arts (in Munich master student of Stuck)
1eg?-Lae8 apeatet studies in Italy, mainly in copying
of old Masters,
1699 Exhibition at the Munich Secession
1899~1905 free lanee work im Breslag
1904~—1906 id sd o " Berlin
LAOG LILA a " ft Paris
19241085 " # e Bex Lin
1935-1980 u " # # Bopds
1940/1941, " Harsedlle
eines Med 104] in New York
Memberships to Artist Pelnters Association
of Wovld-Renown ;
since 1900 Huniedi Secession
since 1206 Berlin Seeession
since 1911 Secietaire du Salon dtAutome, Paris
tim
since 181L Officier de ltacademie des Beaux Arts, Paris
since 1917 professor h.c.
Positions held:
1916~1955 Chairman of the Berlin Secession,
President of the United Berlin artists Agsoclations,
Member of the offigial purehasing Commission of the
German Museums,
1966-1940 President of the Free artiats! Union, Peris (Union des
Avtistea Libres, Paria)
Goyernnont Cowmlasiona:
Professor Becker, Kinister of Education
Professor Harnack (Chureh History)
Professor Hilbert Lemenepeye
Professor Planck (Physiologist
se ne
Paintings purchased by the following European
Museums and Public Buildings:
Berlin: Netional Gallery, Municipal Museum, Kaupferstich-Kabinett,
Relehsteg, Wuletry of Baucation, fntversdty
Institute of Celi Phystology (pertraite of Koch, Buriic
Pasteur
Munich; Neue Pinakothek (New Pinacotheca), University of Goettingen,
foceues of Hannover, Stuttgart, Breslau, huernberg, Gleiwits
eta. eta.
Paris (1985), Musee cu Jeu de Paume
Numerous paintings aot portraits of internetiong1)
Well~KnOWN POT SONG. eS pbivate Collestions ire
Pnglend « the Hetherlends « Franee - Switaerlend ~-
the Scandinavien States ~ Sapam ~- Chima
end espogially in the U.S.A, ond LatinwAmerigea »
awonget the protrveits those of:
Lord Realing
Edouard de Rothechi ld
Gran Rabbin de Paris, Mr, Wei],
Professor Haber :
Professor Lomenasoft
De, Bolkenex
Professor Albert Einstein
Brune Yelter - Kleiner « Sticdry ~ Schnabel. «
frites Ereisler ~ Heifets ~ Pletigorsky - Thowas Mann «
Meter Graefe ~ Max Halbe otec,ete,
and of the following Amerlean personalitisas
hel bualop, Noo ney of Debvort Mr. o'shea hentia ef Uniden Carbid)
Fudoe J. Pros KeideR Mr. Gibson (President of Manufacturers Trust Company)
G 6. Shuster (& bt, \ Mts Max Schott (Presicent of the Climax Molibdenua Co«)
Teaching activi ties
1906-1914 Professor at the Academie Moderne, Paria
1914-1988 Professor at the Academy of Arts (staatliche avadion -htaliern)
erLin
since 19035 private lessees in Berlin and .
pxivete teaching in Paris
since 194g w in New York
Eugene Spiro
15 West 67th Street
New York, N.Y.
1874 born in Bredau, Germany
after preliminary and secondary schooling
up to 1897 studies at the Breslau and Munich Academies
of arts (in Munich master student of Stuck)
1897-1898 Special studies in Italy, mainly in copying
of old Masters,
1899 Exhibition at the Munich Secession
1899-19038 free lance work in Breslau
1904-1906 " " "oo Berlin
1906-1914 w " it "Paris
1914-1935 " " not Berlin
19435-1940 " 1 " ot Paris
1940/1941 " Marseille
since Mai 1941 in New York
Memberships to Artist Peinters Association
of World-Renown
since 1900 Munich Secession
since 1906 Berlin Secession
since 1911 Societaire du Salon d'automne, Paris
since 1911 Officier de ltacademie des Beaux Arts, Paris
since 1917 Professor h.c.
Positions held;
1916-1933 Chairman of the Berlin Secession,
president of the United Berlin Artists Associations,
Member of the official purchasing Commission of the
German Museums.
1936-1940 President of the Free artists! Union, Paris (Union des
Artistes Libres, Paris)
Government Commissions:
Professor Becker, Minister of Education
Professor Harnack (Church History)
Professor Hilbert nyeicloeiens
professor Planck (Physiologist
Rugene Spise
sac following Guropean Museums and Bublie Buldldings
puvehased paintings by me a
nai
Berlin 3 Notional Gallory
Municipal Museu
University
Kupfovsetich-Kabinett
Reichstag
Ministry for Education
institute of Coll Physiology
ChavLotienburg
Munich
Gyettingen
Hannover
Stuttgart
Breslau
Nurnberg
Gleiwits
Vienna, Austrian
ee ee ee
Munaaipal hive cum
Neue Pinakothek ( New Pinagothega)
dustituce for Mothumatios
Mus eura
Museum
thas eum
Huseum
Hus eum
Royal Collestion of Peydinand d!aete
Prog, Gaechoslovakia « Mindatvy for Foreign Affairs
taxis, France
+ Musée du Jew de Faune
+
‘umerous paintings and portraits of inturnationally
woll~lmown personages du private eoliestions in ¢
England = Fvance « the Nethegliands «
Poland - uetvia « Gsochoslevakia «
Denmark - Hungeria = the Soandinavian States @
Austvalioe ituscia ~ South Africa = Canada «
dapen » Qhine
“Tabla Aueriea
New York Glty
Ste Barbara
Kenseas City
MOnuKo8 ghiGh »
~ San Pranglseo + Los Angeles «
~ Datroitglitehe ~ Chigagds Tlie
~ Seattleyvash, - Hoopestongi lis
~ NOntelale, ede Korkley palit.
Eugene Spiro =~ 3
Numerous paintings and portraits of internationally
well-known personalities in private collections in ¢:
. England = the Netherlands - France ~ Switzerland ~
Poland = Czechoslovakia = Austria = Denmark -
the Scandinavian States + dapan -= China
and especially in the U,S.A. and Latin-America
among the portraits those of s
Lord, Reading
Edouard de Rothschild
Professor Haber
Professor, Warburg
Professor Hinstein
Gerhart Hauptmann
Dr,Bekener
Professor Lomonosoff
Professor Harnaek
Professor Hilbert
Professor Planok
Grand Rabbin de Paris, Mr,Weil
Rabbi Leo Baek
Thomas Mann
Max Halbe
MeLer-Graefe
Brune Walter
Erich Klelber
Arthur Nikisch
Fritz Stiedry
Richard Strauss
Fritz Kreisler
Heifets
Piatigorsky
Lilli Lehmann
Artur Schnabel, ete, ete,
Nobel-Prize-winners
and of the following Amerioan personalities +
Mrs O'Shea f President of the Union Carbid Inc.) !
My, Gibson ( President of the Manufacturers Trust Company ) /
Mr, Max Schott ( President of the Climax Molibdenum Company)
Painted in New York since 1941 :
among the portraits those of ¢
Professor Albert Hinstein, Princeton,
My.Max Schott, President of the Climax Molibdenum Company
Henry Bellaman, Author of ‘Kings Rowt
Fritz Busch, Conductor, during his performance of the opera ‘Macbeth:
Anne Brown, actress of 'Bess' in "Porgy and Bess"
Bronislav Hubermann, violinist,
Paintings purchased by the following European
Museums and Public Buildings :
Berlin ¢ National Gallery
Municipal Museum
Kupferstich-Kabinett
Reichstag
Ministry of Education
nstitute of Celt Physiology (portraits of Koch,Ehrlich,
ayo, ips 4 Pasteur).
Munich : Neue Pinakothek ( New Pinacotheca)
Goettingen : University
Hannover: Museum
Stuttgart: Museum
Breslau 3 Museum
Mirnberg : Museu
Greiwit 2: Museum ete eens .
Paris, France: Musee du Jeu de Paume (Portrait of the famous german
writer:Gerhart Hauptmann)
Exhibitions held
18961933: in all. gorman ‘cities, especially in Breslau, Berlin,
Munich, Kassel. Koenigsberg, Hannover, Stuttg:
Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Dtisseldorf, Kéln a,Rh, :
1906 1914 and
1927 1940 every year in Paris, France: Salon d'Automne
Salon des Tullleries
1934 : in London, England (Exhibition of Jewish Artists)
1928: U.S .Ae : Carnegie Institute of Philadelphia,
Books published:
1) "Im Konzert" (At the Concert), lithographs of famous musicians
drewn during theix performances on the concert
stage (with text by Oscar Bie, Julius Bard, publi-
sher, Berlin, 1920.)
2) “Antike Fresken" (antiques frescoes), facsimiles of Spiro's copies
pf antiques frescoes in Rome,Naples,Pompeji.
published by the Marees Society, Berlin~Munich,
3) "Spanische Reise" (Journey through Spain), etchings from Spanish
and African impressions (Wohlgemuth and Lissner,
publisher, Berlin, 1926).
Eugen Spiro om Gow
After the NagieRevolution I left Germany and lived
in France from 1935 until 1940,
I eseaped from Paris, in June 1940, leaving pehind |
me all ny possessions, especially all my own paintings,
published books and also all the newspaper clippings
concerning my persons f
In addition to the printed material referring to me,
available at the Public Library of New York and at the
FrickeGallery, New York, I can quote as wittness to the
veracity of my statements :
Mx. WeRe Valentiner
Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit /Mich, ~ ‘
and Mr.Georg Swaxzensici
Divector of the Museum of Fine Arts
Boston / Mass,
“ugene SPIRO
15 West 67 St \
New York, N.Y.
CURRICULUM VITAE
1874 April 18th, born in Breslau, Germany
after preliminary and secondary schooling
up to 1897 studies at the Breslau and Munich Academies of Art
(in Munich master student of Stuck)
1897 - 1898 special studies in Italy, mainly in copying
of old masters.
1899 ~ 1903 free lance work in Breslau, Germany
1904 » 1905 * * “ " Berlin, *
1906 =» 1914 * " a " paris, France
1914 = 1934 * " ® * Berlin, Germany
1935 = 1940 ‘i ® a " Paris, France
1940 / 1941 Marseilles, France
since May 1941 " s " " New York, N.Y,
Honorary Degrees
since 191. Officier d'académie des Beaux-Arts Frangais, Paris,
since 1918 Professor heey, Berlin, Germany.
Memberships in Artist Painter Associations
of World Renown
since 1900 Munich Secession
since 1906 Berlin Secession
since 1911 Soolétaire du Salon d'Automne, Paris
Public Offices held +
1916 ~ 1933 President and Chairman of the Berlin Secession
1927 » 1933 President of the United Berlin Artists! Assoclations
1929 «= 1933 Member of the Official Purchasing Commission of the
German Museums
1936 = 1940 President of the Free Artists! Union, Paris,
STALE COMMISS IONS for the following portraits 3
Professor Becker, Minister of Bducation Ministry of Education, Berlin)
Professor Harnack, Chureh History) University, Berlin
Professor Planck, Physiologist) University, Berlin
Professor Hilbert Mathematics ) University, Goettingen, Germany)
“| gugene ob ING .
1453 weot 67 St
Wew Yorks, Ne.
CURR TE EULUM VITAE
1874 April 16th, born in Broslouy Gormany
after preliminary and secendary sehooling
up to 1697 studies at the Breslau sad Munich Academies of Art
(iu Uunieh master student of Stuck)
L897 « 1898 special studies in italy, mainly iu copying
of old masters. 4
1899 + 1905 free Lance work in Breslau, Germany
1904 » 1905 2 " a " Berlin, *
2906 ~ 1914 8 " " * Pavia, France
_ £914 ~ 1934 4 af w " Berdin, Gormany
1935 = 1949 © © “ ¥ Faris, ivance
1940 / 1941 Marseilles, France
since toy 1944" ® # * New Yurkty le¥s
NG AR A NbN nL = AY ne a a a ee
Honoraxy Degrees
Since 1911 Offieter d' Académie des Beaux-Arts Frengais, Paric.
slnace 1918 professor heGe, Borling Germonys
Memberships ia Artist painter Associations
of World Renewn
since 490G@ Munich Secession
siuce 2906 Berlin secession
since 1911 Seclétaive du Salon d'automne, Paris
Oprere 1951 Salnacatecneler Ces , Bey be Peon
Public offices nela s *
1916 « 1953 President and Chairman of the Beylin Seecasion
1927 © 1933 President of the United Berlin Artiata' Associations
1929 » 1933 Member of the Official Purchasing Commission of the
Gorman Museuas
1936 = 1940 President of the Free Artists’ Union, Paris.
STATE COMMIS LONG Lor the following portraits ¢
Professor Becker, Minister of Ldueation (iMiniatry of Education, borlin)
Professor Harnack, Church Mistery) University, Berlin
Professor Planck, Physiologist) University, Berlin
Professor Wilbert Hathenatics ) University, Goottingen, Germany )
Rugeu, Spire
45 Veet 67 Bb.
New York, Nats
SUAREMUENT
i was born in Breelau, Germany, om Apvid 1, 1874, I attended
the ElisubetheGymnasium of that same city from 1880 te 1692, Atker
that I was a student at the Art Academios of Breslau and Munieh (1892
to 3897); I went te Italy fox a study of the Old Masters (1897/98) «
; Sinee 1899 I dived, and worked ae an independent paintay, in ¢he
following olties 4 Breslau (1699¢1903), Berlin (190406), Parise (1906~
44), Bowlin (1934035), Paris (295540), Marseilles (1940/41); since
May 1941 in New Yorke
I reenguition of my mevite as 4 paintoy and a6 a propagendiat
fox French axt abvoady, I was named Offieler dtAgadémie dee BeaumArte
by the Pronch Republics du L911, « fa 4910, the Prussian State
bestowed on me the title of professor.
From 1916 to 193% < sated, in Gevmany, a0 Ghadxeman of the Bexlin
Sexession and aa President of the United Bowlin Artiste’ Assaointions sy
in these gapacities I was entrusted with the oxganigation of many
eroup exhibitions in a great number of European countrloa, Koraavery
Iwas a member of the Offieial Purchosing Gommieaion for the Gexman
Mas euns ¢
Binge 1096, my paintings weve exhibited ta group and ong man shows
all over Iuwepe; in 1929 I was davited to an exhibition at the
Cagmeghe Inetiiute iu Pithoburgh, Por
Piotures of mine were purchased, before 1933, by pragtioally ali
Goxman muses, In L994, May B.Bonee, President of Guecho-Blovakia,
acquived personally one of my paintings for the Foreign Offige in Prague;
im 1936, the Freneh State bought one of my portraits fox the Musde du
Jeu de Parnes
BUGEN SPIRO.
Eugen Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874. He studied art, first \
at the Breslau Academy, later at the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of
the famous German painter Franz von Stuck. From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France. In May 1941 the artist i
came to New York. .
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Europe, As far back
as 1911 he became "Officier d'Académie des Beaux-Arts Frangais". In Berlin he
played a leading part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933). When Hitler came to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having
been classified as "degenerate". Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paris, which
had long since become his second home. In 1940 the rapid development of world
events forced the artist to a hurried departure from Paris, where he had to leave
behind all his possessions, especially all his works.
\
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters. To name but a few
of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the portraits of LORD READING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF, WARBURG, of the
poets GHRHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER, ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIEDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KREISLER, JASCHA HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others, Since Spiro came to this country a
year ago, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT BINSTHIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN.
The artistic work of Eugen Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United States and. Latin America,
The works created in America and included in the present exhibition, show Spiro's
personality at the height of his creative strength. The big attention paid to his
portrait of Albert Einstein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seems to indicate
thet his fame as a portrait painter will soon be reestablished in this country.
i
wee Onen
Eugen Spiro has charged the
GALERIE 8ST. ETIENNE
46 West 57th Street, New York City
with his representation in the United States, Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portrait orders will please be directed to the
above address,
BUGEN SPIRO.
Bugen Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874. He studied art, first
at the Breslau Academy, later et the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of:
the famous German painter Franz von Stuck. From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France. In May 1941 the artist
came to New York.
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Europe, As far back
as 1911 he became “Officier d'Académie des Beaux-Arts Frangais", In Berlin he
played a leading part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933), When Hitler cama to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having
been classified as "degenerate". Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paris, which
had long since become his second home, In 1940 the rapid development of world
events forced the artist to a hurried departure from Paris, where he had to leave
behind all his possessions, especially all his warks.
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters. To name but 8 few
of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the portraits of LORD READING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF. WARBURG, of the
poets GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER, ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIEDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KREISLER, -JASCHA HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others. Since Spiro came to this country &
year ago, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT RINSTRHIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN.
The artistic work of Rugen Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United States and Latin America,
The works created in America and included in the present exhibition, show Spiro's
personality at the height of his creative strength. The big attention paid to his
portrait of Albert Hingtein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seems to indicate
that his fame as a portrait painter will soon be reestablished in this country.
wreOnn=
Eugen Spiro has charged the
GALERIE ST. ETIENNE
46 West 57th Street, New York City
with his representation in the United States. Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portrait orders will please be directed to the
above address,
BUGEN SPIRO.
Eugen Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874. He studied art, first
at the Breslau Academy, later at the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of
the famous German painter Franz von Stuck, From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France, In May 1941 the artist
came to New York.
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Europe. As far back
as 1911 he became "Officier d'Académie des Beaux-Afts Frangsais". In Berlin he
played a leading part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933). When Hitler came to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having
been. classified as "degenerate". Spiro left Borlin and returned to Paris, which
had long since become his second home. In 1940 the rapid development of world
events forced the artist to a hurried departure from Paris, where he had to leave
behind all his possessions, especially all his works.
Spiro is one of the most wellknown German portrait painters. To name but o few
of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the portraits of LORD READING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF, WARBURG, -of the
poets GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER, ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIEDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KRBISLER, JASCHA HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others. Since Spiro came to this country a
year ago, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT RINSTHIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN.
The artistic work of Bugen Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United States and Latin America,
The works created in America and included in the present exhibition, show Spiro's
pérsonality at the height of his creative strength. The big attention paid to his
‘portrait of Albert Hinstein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seems to indicate
that his fame as a portrait painter will soon be reestablished in this country,
eee Onee
Eugen Spiro has charged the
GALERIE ST. BTIENNE
46 West 57th. Street, New York City
with his representation in the United States. Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portrait orders will please be directed to the
above address, .
BUGEN s PIRO-:
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Bugen Spiro wes porn in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1074. He studied arts firat
at the Bresieu Academy» jater at the Munich Academy of Art 25 master scholar of
the famous German painter Frenz von stuck. From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 jn France, In Mey 1941 the artist
came to New york»
spiro's artistic jmportance had received early recognition 4n Burope- As far pack
as 1911 he became nofficier a'academie des peaux-Arts Frangais". In Berlin he
played @ Leading part in the artistic life of the capital a8 president of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933). When Hitler came to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding them +o paint, their art heving
been classified a8 "gegenerate”. Spiro Jett Berlin and returned +o Pariss which
had long since pecome his second home. In 1940 the rapid davelopment of world
events forced the artist to & purried departure from Paris» where he had to leave
pehind all his possessions» especially all his works.
gpiro is one of the most wellknown Germen portrait painters. To name but few
of the celebrities painted py him, we cite the portraits of LORD READING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF. HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF. WARBURG, of the
poets GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS WANN, of the femous zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the muskeians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER> ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIEDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KREISLER, JASCHA HELFETZ, PIATIGORSKY» ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others+ Since Spiro came to this country @
year 820, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT EINSTEIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN.
The artistic work of Bugen spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United gtates and Letin America.
The works created in America and 4ncluded in the present exhibition, show spi.ro's
personality at the height of his creative strength. The big attention paid to his
portrait of Albert Binstein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seoms +o indicate
that his fame os a portrait painter will soon be reestablished in this country.
wor Qeen
Bugen Spiro has charged the
GALERIS st. BTIBNNE
46 West 57th street» New York city
with his representation in the united states. Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portreit orders will please be directed to the
above address.
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Bugene Spire was born in Breslau, Germanys on April 28, 1674,
Ye studied art firet at the Brealau Academy, later at the Munich
Academy of Art as master acholar of the famous German painter
¥rang von Stuck, From 1906 to 1914 he Lived in Paria, then in Berlin
Cuntil 1934), from 1935 to 1041 again in France, In 1941 the artist came to
Spirots artistic importance bad received early recognition in Rurepe, the USA,
As far back as LOLL he became “Officler d!Académie des Beaux-Arts
Frangoaise", Yn 1918, the Prussian State bestowed on him the title 4
of professor h,o, In Berlin he played a leading part in the artistic i
life of the capital as President of the “Berliner Secession" (1916
te 1935) and many other artist organizations,
When Hitler came to power, the artist was among those who receives
the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having been
classified as “degenerate”, Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paria,
which had leng aince become hia second home, In 1940, the rapid
development of world events foreed the artiat te a hurried departure
from Paria, where he had to leave behind all his possessions, especially
all his works,
Spiro is one of the yost well-known German portrait painters, To name
but a few of the celebrities painted by himy we cite the portraite of:
Lord Reading
of the selentiste and Nobel-Prize winners: Albert Binstein
Max Planck
Profeagor Otto LoewL
Professor Haber
Professor Warburg
of the poets and also Nobel-Prize winners Gerhart Hauptmann
‘Tomas Mann
of the famoua Zeppelin-Commander Hugo Nokener
of the musicians Artur Schnabel
Bruno Walter
Fritz Kreialer
Richard Strauss
Evioh Kleiber
Artur Nikiseb
Carl Fleach
Heifets and many ethers,
Since Spiro came to this country he had six one man shows in New York
and bas widely exhibited in croup showa, He has painted the portraits of
George N, Shuster of Hunter College
Cardinal Mooney of Detroit
dudge J,M, Proskauer
Professor Klemperer (pathologist)
dudige Brower
and also of Theodor Hewie, President of the West-German
Bundesrepubliky
to wention only some of the best known,
The artistic work of Bugene Spiro is to be found in museums and private
collections all ever the world, many of them in the United States and
Latin America,
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Berlin ¢ National skew |
Mundeipal Museum ( he
‘University }
fexstich-Kabineht Brinple fhe ered
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Bantesey" ‘of Education ( hreaka titeesé 2 uae Hbee dey “Readleres
Institute of Gell Physiology (portraits of Kooh,Ehy toh,
Ch. afte erber ae
Munioh + Neve Pinakothek ( New Pinacotheea)
Goettingen ¢ University
Hemovers Museum
Stuttgert: Museum
Breslau t Museum i
Mixnberg 2 Museum / (ras porepe ;
Gleiwite, ¢ Museu ete cto.
seein weneies Musee du deu de Paume (Portrait of the famous EAN
writer :Gexhart Haupt: )
1896+1933« especially in Sreeints Baxdians
Genlgsberg gy Hannover, 5 buttgart,
katievuhes oa Dusseldorf, Kblm asRbs
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at~ 1940 every year in Paris, Tranwes Salon 2' Auwtomne
Salon des Ttullleries
1934: in Prag, C.S.R.
2934 ¢ in Londe d (Exhibition ef Jewish Artiets)
1936 : ‘in ‘amsterdam, Holland p
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1) Im Kongzezt* jae the Concert) Lithographs of famous mmsiedans
m during they pexformances on the condex’
stage (with text by Oscar Bie, Julius Bard, publi~
sher, Berlin, 1920.)
2) *Antike Fresken" (antiques frescoes), facsimiles of a oll oopies
pf antiques fresaoes in Rome,Naples,.
published by the Marcas Society, Deflinetenioh. -
%) "Spenische Reise" (Journey through Spain), etehings from Spanish
” and. Agz: prise Reg Foosions t (wont gomith and iisener,
publisher, ae ate 1926)
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EUGENE SPIRO
Eugene Spiro was born Jn Bre@leu, Germany, on April 16y 18740
He studied art, first at the Breslau ere: later ab the
Munieh Academy of Art aa magtex scholar of the famous German
winter Prang von Pvucks om 1908 to 1914 he Lived in Parley
hen in Berlin (util 1934) from 1935 to 1941 in France, Tn
May 1OAL the artiet came to New Yorks
Splvota artietie duportange lad received early recognition. in
Europe, As far back ae LOLL he became "Ofeler dlcademie deg
Beaux-Avts Francaise, In 191¢, the Prussian State. besboved on
him the title of professor hedy “In Boriin be played a Leading
etd in the arblobio lige of the capital ae President of the
evliner Secession (1916 to.1933)+ When Sitler came to power,
the arblet waa among those peoelved the famous Letter for«
bidding. them to paint, their art having heen classified as
Ndegenerate”, spiro Lett Berlin and returned to Paris, which
had Long since, become hig aecond honey In 1940 the rapid dew
velopment of world events foreed the artiat to a hurried dow
paviure trom Parks, whera he had to leave behind all hie
possosslonsy éapectally all his works.
Spire de one of the most wellknowi German portrait painteras
to name but a few of the oelobrities painted by him, we clte
the portraits of LORD READING,’ wt the NobekePrlae ORE
PROVESHOR HABER, ProgsPLANCR and Prof, WARBURG, of the poeba
GERUART BALE end TAGWAD MANN, of the famgus Zeppelin
Gonmender ECKENER, of the musibiens BRUNO WALTER, BRICH KLELBER,
ARTUR NIMTBUH, RICHARD STRAUB, FRITZ SELEDRY PALES KRETSLER y
HOLFETS y PLAT GORSKY, ABNUR SCHNADIE , LILLE and LOWE LEEMANN,
and many other. :
Since Spire came to thie countyy he bed ale one men shows dn
New York City and has widely exhibited in eng shows» He has
ainted the portraits of ALBERT BINSIEIN, OTTO LOEW, PROFESSOR
ENPERER of Mount ined Houpt tal GHORGH N, SHUSTER, President
of Hunter College, CARDINAL MOONE of Detroit, JUDGE M.J«PROSKAUER,
JUDGE BROWER of Brooklyn to mention only some.of the best lmowns
gPsnote unusual mebhed of fecghing hag also won him wide reqogaition
Hn this country as an inetruotor and im 1949 he succeeded Wayman Adams
ag the teacher for portralth peering at the famous summer school. im
Bligabethtowny, NsYe, where he taught for 4 seasons. « Lash. summer
he spent ia Burope where he petites the portratt of the German
Bundespraopident THEODOR HEUBS
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ww Th should be noted that Ld bo of his age Professor Spiro onjage ‘
OY
best of health and ie remarkably active, He 1a atill extrenoly
ho farther pursue his painting.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Harry Schneiderman, Chairman
Itzhak J. Garmin, Vice-Chairman
Dr. Noah Barou, London
Maurice Bisgyer, Washington
Dr. Joshua Bloch, New York
Bernard Cherrick, Jerusalom
Dr. Simon Federbush, New York
Mare Jarblum, Paris
Dr. Hans Klee, Zurich
Dr. Sneier Levenberg, London
Dr. Sol Liptzin, New York .
Julian L, Meltzer, Jerusalem
Dr. Abraham Mibashan, Buonos Aires
Dr. Robert R. Nathan, Washington
Gabriel Preil, New York
Dr. Louis Rosenberg, Montreal
Zachariah Shuster, Paris
Moshe Starkman, New York
Dr. Joseph Tannenbaum, Now York
Gedalia Zakiff, Montreal
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ORGANIZATIONS
‘Amor. Assn. of English Jewish, Newspapers
‘Amorican Assn. for Jewish Education
American Jewish Committee
‘American Jowish Congress
‘American Jewish Historical Society
Amer. Jewish Joint Distribution
Committee ‘
American Jewish Physicians Committee
‘American ORT Federation
‘Anti-Defamation League
Binal B'rith
Binai B'rith Hillel Foundation
Canadian Jewish Congress ;
Central Conforence of American Rabbis
Conference on Jewish Relations
Farband- Labor Zionist Organization
Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, N.Y.
Hadassah '
Hapool Hamizrachi of America
Hobrew Union College-vJowish Institute
of Religion
HIAS
Israel Bond Drive
Jewish Agency for Palestine
Jewish Labor Committee
Jewish Publication Society
Jewish Theological Seminary
Labor Zionist Organization—Poale Zion
Mizrachi
Mizrachi Women's Organization
National Community Relations Advisory
Council
National Council of Jewish Federations
and Welfare Funds
National Council of Young Israel
National Jowish Welfare Board
Pioneer Women
Rabbinical Alliance
ical Assombly
Rabbinical Council
United Jewish Appeal
Union of Amer. Hebrew Congregations
Union’ of Orthodox Jewish Congregations
Union of Orthodox Rabbis
United Synagogue
Women's League of the United
Synagogue
Workmen's Circle
World Confederation of General Zionists
World Jewish Congress
Yoshiva University
Zionist Organization of America
Zionist Organization of Canada
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Charles Aaron, President, National Jewish Welfare
Board
Maxwell Abbell, President, United Synagogue of
merica
Dr, Samuel Belkin, Prosident, Yeshiva University
Jacob Blaustein, Hon. President, American Jewish
Comittee
Dr. Maurice N.-Elsendrath; President, Union of
American Hebrew Congregations
Irving M, Engel, President, Americen Jewish
mmittes
Max J, Etra, President, Union of Orthodox Congre-
‘gations,
Rabbi Oscar Z. Fasman, Prosident, Hebrew Theo-
logical College, Chicago
Dr. Louls Finkelstein, President, Jewish Theologi
Seminary
Dr. Nelson Glueck, President, Hebrew Union
College—Jewish Institute ‘of Religion
Dr. Nahum Goldmann, Chairman, Jewish Agency
for Palestine
Dr. Israel Goldstetn, President, American Jewish
gress
Adolph Held, Chairman, Jewish Labor Committee
Dr. James G, Heller, President, Labor Zionist
Organization of America
Rabbi Max Kirschblum, President, Mizrachi
er
Btnat B'rith
‘Organization of Am
pi Ms ‘tens President
is Lipsky, Chairman, Zionist Committ
Is Lpaky., Cha nist Committee for
‘of Americé
Dr. Irving Millier, Chairman, American Zionist
Council
Mortimer May, President, Zionist Organtzation
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Dr. Abraham A. Neuman, President, Dropsie College
Mrs. Herman Shulman, President, Hadassah
Edwin Wolf 2nd, President, Jewish Publication
Society of America
Dr. Isaac Alcalay, New York
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KUGENE SPIRO was born in Breslau, on April 18, 1874, He studied art first at the
Breslau Academy, later at the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of the famous
German painter Franz von Stuck,
From 1906 to 1914 Spiro lived in Paris where he came in close personal contact with
many of the French impressionist and neo-impressionist painters and those contem-
porary artists as Matisse, Rouault, Chagall, Picasso .,..
B8'never joined any of the abstract moverents and his art, though originally strongly
influenced by painters like Manet and Cezanne, is highly individual and has hecome
more and more brilliant in later years,
Landscapes, compositions, stillifes have been of great interest to Spiro but his main
challenge has always been the human face and he has become one of the most well~known
German portrait painters, In this field the men of pukxkks public Life, khemmmxembsmkm
of science, literature and art attracted bim foremost and among the celebritics he
painted, we cite the portraits of ....
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Burope, As far back
as 1911 he became "Officidr d'Academie",,, At the outbreak of the First “orld War
he had to leave France and settled again in his native Germany, In 1918, the Prussian
State bestowed on him the title of professor h,c, In Berlin he played a leading
part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Perliner Secession
(1816 to 1933) and many other artist organizations,
Eugene ee
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Honorary Degrees
Since 1911 Offieiar d'Acaddmie des Beaux Arts Brangais, Faris
since 1910. professor hegey Berlin, Germany, e
Memberships in Artist Paintey Assuciations
of World Renown
since 1900 Munich Sesession
sineo 1906 Berlin Secession
since L911 Sociétaire du Salon dtAutome, Faris
Bublio Offieus held
1916 19335 President and Ghaixrman of the Berlin Secession oe
1927 ~ 1935 President of the United Berlin Artists’ Associations
41929 ~ 1933 Member of the Official Puxchasing Commission of the.
oo. German Musoums eid
1936 = 1940 President of the Free Artiste! Union, varia,
BUATE GOMUISSIONS for the following portraits »
Professor Seeker, Minister for Education (Ministry for BdueatiLon
Professor Harnack, (ohysis agist | University, Berlin
» Borlin)
Profesaoy Plangk, Physiologist University, Bexlin
Professor Hilbert, Mathenatios Utiiveraity, Goettingen, }
Ez hibitions hela ez
1896 « 1933 ¢ # ald German Sitios, especially in Breslau, Berlin,Munich,
SS. och gsberg, Hannover, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe,
Mannheim, Duesseldorf, Kooln asith,
1906 ~ 1914 and
1927 ~ 1940 2 every year jn paris, France ; Salon at awtomne
Salon des Tullleries
2928 : UWeSeAe ¢ Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, ba,
1934 ¢ Prag, Gaechoslovakia
4934 ¢ Brno, Czechoslovakia
1934 * London, England
1936 ¢ Apotexdam, Holland
1943 ¢ UsSeAs ¢ New York City (Galerie Stybtieune, S7th Ste)
1942 : UWeSeAs s New York City, Museum of Modern Art
(20th Century Portrait Exhibition)
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EUGEN SPIRO,
[20 ersten Mal tritt Hugen Spiro, fruehe in Europa als einer der begabteste
a
xen)
und erfolgreichsten Kuenstler Deutschlands/bekannt, mit einer Kollektiv-Aussellung vor die
New Yorker Oeffentlichkeit. Er verfolgt dabei nicht den Plan, ein geschlossenes Bild seiner
langjachrigen Taetigkeit und aufsteigenden Evtwickelung zu geben == das on ee Xt
denn den govenberorrat an aelteren Gemelden, Entwuerfen, Studien, Skizzen, é6rCin seinem Be.
sitz geblieben, musste er im I'ruehsommer 1940 bei der ueberstuerzten Abroise aus Paris in sei~
nem dortigen Atelier zuruecklassen. Wer weiss, was inzwischen davaus geworden ist Saver dafuer
Ces
kann Spiro die jetzige Schau aus zwei Bildergruppen herrichten, die bende gerade \iwe amerike-
nischen Besucher at
ger vorband eine Auswahl der zahlreichen \Ad
‘Werke seiner Hand, die einst von amerikanischon Kunstfreunden angekauft wurden, und die er nun
in diesem Lande wieder vorfand, mit den juengsten Arbeiten, die seit seiner Ankunft in New
York vor fast zwei Jahren entstanden sind, So ergab sich aus Zwang und Zufall ein ueberaus
fesselndes Gegenueber seiner ausserordentlichen Kunst von einst und heute . Vergleiche, Zusam
leer eke jectaey
monhaenge, Verschiedenheiten von grossem Reiz erwekaaten, F116 bestimmt von einem unaufhalt
samen, eindrucksvollen Fortschreiten zu immer hoeherer Reife und Vollendung seiner schoepferi a
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schen Sthevungs. “fe *
[spiro's grosses, lebenspruehendes Talent shat ty seine Auspreegung und Wegrichtung
L.
hauptsaechlich durch seine frueh begonnenen , oft wiederholten Studien in Faris wo er spaeter
AM omant
Professor an der Académie Moderne und Mitbegruender des "Salon d'Aviw9* wurde. Als einer der
Vorbis hoy
vorzveglichsten Mwhwaxser es franzcesischen Impressionismus im Ausland wirkte er dann vor yMN
£
allem in Berlin . Seine Iandschaften, besonders die aus Frankroich und Spanien, seine Vinteri-
eur- und Figurenbilder entzueckten durch die freie Natuerlichkeit (ene acsfiuetessune und Wiederg
gabe, die Geschmeidigkeit und Anmut der Tarbengebung, seine Portraits durch den Geschmack und
sci Media
wee
die Treffsicherheit in der Darstellung menschkicher Erscheinungen und Charaktere, )imembitttch
schoener und intelligenter junger Frauen.Die Lahonomortngkeny Hortli chkeit und Lebensfreude
von Spiro's Natur fanden ihren Abglanz in seiner Mlerei, die das trotz allen Tuecken leuch~
tende, farbenfunkelnde Antlitz der Welt aufzufangen suchte,Neben dem malerischen Werk stand
das zeichnerische. Br war und ist zugleich ein Meister des Schwarz-Weiss, zumal der Lithogra~
phie, die von g& den graphischen Verfahren der impressionistischen Auffassung am naechsten
on; Bm
stehtydurch ihre Fachigkeit, Umrisse, Strichlagen und dunkle Fleechen mlerisch aufzue
lockerne Aber ein Meister auch der blitzschnell zugreifenden,geistreichen und witzigen
zelchnerischen Improvisations 2
Gaben
[dvren seine vielseitigen Ravanielcai Der und die selbstlose Guete ‘seiner|Persoen~
lichkeit nahm Spiro {Wernhives in Deutschland wie in Paris eine -fochangeschone Stellung
ein. Als langjachriger Praesident der "Berliner Sezession" QW (der fortschrittlichen
Kuenstlervereinigung) erwarb er sich grosse Verdienste um das Yustk kuenstlerische Leben
in der vorhitlerischen Zoites>)
der deutschon Hauptstadt® 1936 bis 1940 wurde er in Paris gleichormassen verehrt als Pracs
sident der "Foreign Artists Union! Aber wle so viele sah Spiro in dem tollgewordenen Euro~
pa keine Moeglichkeit mehr zu foorderlicher Arboit. So kam er nach New York, das er schon
4 Aang ae Ata Co EES
As Tucher einmaltufgesucht hatte, und sah sich hier a.lebald waveiviway von zehlreichen alten
Sammlern
Freunden und Acennowa (sei nor Kunst und damit von jener Fuelle oigener Werke umgeben, die
vor ihm so klug waren, den Weg ueber den Ozean anzutretene Dabei gab es zahlreiche pWent
susvahushes angenchme Ueberraschungen (mitunter wohl auch einml eine Enttaeuschung ).
Manches vergessene Stuetk tauchte aus dem Versteck auf und setzte seinen eigenen Meister
durch Quallitseten in Erstaunen, die ihm aus dem Gedaechtnis entschwunden wareneAus allen
aes seines Werde @ iL fgebi i ee, tad
gengesy aus allen Stoffgebieten seiner Kyswst @meldeten sich repraesental
table Zeugen zur Stelle. Er brauchte nur seine Hand auszustrecken, vm eine kleine Auslese
pester Proben seinos frueheren Schaffens beisammen zu habene
Zugleich aber hatte sich in seinem New Yorker Atelier, dessen Waende ihn zterst
leer und frostig aufgenommen hatten, neues Monnotl angesiedelt, War das derselbe Spiro,
der kurz zuvor hierher gekommen ? Man ist ein anderer,wenn mn in Europa den -Damfpfer bem
stoigt -- ein anderer,#ekom wenn min an der Kyeste Amerika's landet. Schon die Meerfahrt
ftom,
hey,
hat durchruettelnde, umzaubernde Kraft. Die Stadt selbst jedoch wird Apdemn den Smpfaong-
Athy
liches Kuenstlerblut Cowen RT RinemcaehWN Oty oH frindy oimee- tenons auf verwandelng
Nemisis, suse
Alles (& sieht plootzlich anders aus als vorher, die acussere Welt, die Menschen, die Le~
pensformen, die eigenen Empfindungen. is war selbstverstaendlich, dass cin Maler von der
ak
Aufnahmefachigkeit und Sensi act Spiro's durch das ungeheure Erlebnis "New York"
ein gewaltiges Meass tiefgreifender Mindruecke und Anregungen in cael aie ea metas
Fe tification é
—_—
en
: - 36 ‘ \
[amittorbar fand dies seinen Niederschlag in den neuen Arbeiten, Gewiss, die Generallinie
von frueher bleibt erkennbar, die Disziplin, zu der man sich orzogen, wird nicht weber bord Lex
worfen, der persoenlicho Stil nicht preisgegeben. Aber eine noue Frische ist eingokehrt> en
gesteigertes Wohlgefuchl in der altgewohnten Hantierung mit Pinsel und Palette. Der Vortrag
nat sich verjuengt, er ist N eher noch souveradner, flotter geworden als fruehors Jede Wonder
Gebundenheit des Ausdrucks, die sich einst wohl gelegentlich einstellte, ist geschwunden, eine
neve Freiheit eovinasdnots entstand. Die Lockerung der Flaechen, die damit Hand in Hand geht,
fuehrt zu einer merklichen Bereicherung des malerischen Gehalts.
[so entstanden kleine New Yorker Stadtausschnitte, von Licht und Luft traechtig, eekenn-
zeichnet von dor charakteristischen Atmosphaere des Schauplatzes. So entstanden vorzuegliche
Bildnisse mmnipfacher Art, Die Serie der bekannten Musikerportraits von Spiro (denen der lei-
denschaftliche Musikfreund stets seine besondere debe schenkte) fand ihre Fortsetzung aks
glaenzenden Bildeww von, Jaane viever wast Fritz Busch, in den Zeichnungen vorffoscantm und
‘ Haterneth =~ denen sich ein mit sicherem Griff erfasstes Blatt mit dem Kopf Max Reinhardts an~
schliesst. Dazu kamen amerikenische Perscenlichkeiten mit den typischen Zuegen der hissigen
Menschen. Und wieder offenbarte sich Spiro's spezielles Talent fuer die Erscheinungen anmuti~ |
ger, gepflegter Frauen und neugieri¢ in die Welt blickender Kinder, denen man so soker schwer
kann. Auch sie tragen nun die amerikanische Praegung, fuer die ein in Europa geschul-
boi komen Siennanonel wey noo wirenkancbarvivvierniici ier Peau tes Malerauge so besonder:
empfaenglich ist.
[Vergangenheit und Gegenwart begegnen sich in der ee der Galerie St. Etienne.
aie Bavontet keinen "Rueckblick", sondern das W Bild aaa’ ruyleioh in die Zukunft deutenden
pensontionteraa, den Beginn eines neven Abschnitts in der Lebensarbeit des Kuenstlers. Eugen
Spiro folet damit den Meistern, bei denen sich gerade in vorgerueckten Jahren die volle mathe
Fretheit der Anschauung und des Handwerks entfaltete ~- bei denen jedes Werk wie eine Vorberei-
tung auf das naechste virkt, weil eine unzerstoerbare Schaffenskraft den Antrieb bildety.
Max Osborn
Eugene Spiro
15 West 67 St.
New York, N.Y.
CURRICULUM VITAE
I was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874.
I attended the Elisabeth~Gymnasium of that same city.
After that I was a student at the Art Academies of Breslau
and Munich (1892 to 1897); I went to Italy for a study of
the Old Masters.
Since 1899 I lived, and worked as an independent painter,
in Breslau (1899-1903), Berlin (1904-06 and 1914-1935) and in “
Paris (1906-1914 and 1935-1940); since May 1941 in New York.
In recognition of my merits as a painter and as a
propagandist for French art abroad, I was named Officier
d'Académie des Beaux-Arts by the French Republic, in 1911. -
In 1918, the Prussian State bestowed on me the title of
professor,
From 1916 to 1933 I acted, in Germany, as Chairman of
the Berlin Sezession and as President of the United Berlin
Artists' Associations; in these capacities I was entrusted
with the organization of many group exhibitions in a great
number of European countries. Moreover, I was a member of
the Official Purchasing Commission for the German Museums.
Since 1896, my paintings were exhibited in group and
one man shows all over Europe; in 1929 I was invited to an
exhibition at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa,
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Pictures of mine were purchased, before 1933, by
practically all German museums. In 1934, Mr. E. Benes,
President of Czecho-Slovakia, acquired personally one
of my paintings for the Foreign Office in Prague; in
1936, the French State bought one of my portraits for
the Musée du Jeu de Paume.
My pictures can be found in many private collections
in all parts of the world, and I have painted portraits of
innumerable personages in the field of international science,
polities, and art.
In 1935, I left Germany for political and racial reasons,
since I consider any creative artistic activity impossible in
a country where all liberty is suppressed. At the moment of
Hitler's access to power, I resigned from all my official
posts. From 1935 to 1941 I lived in France, after whose
collapse I was able to escape and come to this country thanks
to an Emergency Visitor Visa granted me on the recommendation
of the President's Advisory Committee.
Since 1941 I have lived in New York City. My portrait of
Professor Hinstein is included in the "20th Century Portrait
Exhibition" of the Museum of Modern Art, New York City. - In
February 1943, I had my first one man show in that city,
eritical reviews of which event I am enclosing herewith.
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Among the portraits painted by me those of :
Albert Einstein
Professor Haber
Professor Warburg
Gerhart Hauptmann
Thomas Mann
Professor Planck
Professor Harnack
Professor Hilbert
Professor Becker
Nobel~Prize-Winners
State commissions
Lord Reading
Edouard de Rothschild
Grand Rabbin de Paris,Mr.Weil
Dr. Eckener
Prof, Lomonosoff
Max Reinhardt
Meier-Graefe
Max Halbe
Mr. Gibson, President of the Manufacturers Trust Company,New York
Mr, O'Shea, President of the Union Carbide and Carbon Corp.,New York
Mr. Schott, President of the Climax Molibdenum Company, New York
Pasteur
Koch for the Institute of Cell Physiology, Goettingen
Ehrlich (Rockfeller Foundation)
Arthur Nikisch RC Mo . LET ep >
Bruno Walter ; 4BISHOP MoonEy. DElIes 7
Arturo Toscanini ~
Fritz Busch abDCE PROS bu ER. NEW YoRte
Richard Strauss
Klemperer George WV Sta STER -PRES1'O ENP oe
Fritz Kreisler Ke
Artur Schnabel fe, © Lege
Viadimir Horowitz
Heifetz
Piatigorsky
Yehuda Menuhin
Jan Peerce
Bronislav Hubermann
Eric Kleiber
Fritz Stiedry
Adolf Busch
Lilli Lehmann
Helen Traubel
1.)
a.)
3.)
Among tho pertralte painted those of:
Abert Einstein
Max Planats
Professor haber
Profeseor Warborg
Otte Loawh
Prof, Hilbert
Feot, Garnack
Foot, Lomonaasok?
fuge Eckener
Professor Klemperer
Ve Steffanasen
Gerhart Haaptmaan
Thomas Mann
Martin Buber
Max Nalbe
Julius Meier-traefe
Frof, Theodor Heuss, ox-Kuncdeapraeaident
Heiprich pruaningyex« Chancellor of Gereany
Geerce K shusters, ex-l’reaidant of Ruhkter College
Archbishop Mooney of Retrott
Grami Babbin de Paris, or. Weil
Rakbi Leo Baeok
pe. Nahum Geldnenn
Judge M, Proshaver
Sdovuard do Rothschlid
Lord Reading
Hempy-de Maman Ghvé stopher Yeretdl
Artur Sebuabel
Arthur Nibkiech
Brich Kledber
Frita Stiedry
Fritz Busch
Richard Bhravees
and many other musicians
ene Friclup » Neeley
Therese ReersGchnabel
rublications +
ERRGs
“ym Kongext" (At the Concert), Lituographe of fameus mmeaicilana drawn
dering their performances on tre concert stage (with
text hy Osear tiie, publishers: Julie Bard, Berlin, 1920,
WAntike Feesken" (Angique frescoes) faceimilien of Spirota coplee af antique
"Spandieche Reise’
freseoes in tomes, Naples, Pompejiy with an introduction
by Theodor Wiegand, published by the Marees Bocletyy
Muniehy 1921 and re-published in 184¢ by Pipers Munich,
{Journey through Spain) etchings from Spandeh and
African iapressiens (Woblgowuth and Lisaner, publisher,
Rerliny 1026,
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Profesaer at the Academie Moderne, Paria
Professor at the Academy of Arts, Beclin
(Staatliche Studiem-ateliers)
Professer at the Wayman Adame Art Schools Elimabethtown NY
private Glaages in : Berling Geroany
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Paris, France
New York City, USA
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gugene dpire ~ Bw
émong the gortraiis painted by me thase of ¢
Lord Reading
iiduoard de fotheshaid
Prof, Habex
erel,. warburg
Albert Binetein Hebel-Prias-Gimer
Gexhart Hauptmann
Thomas Maon
iF e BOKOROL
Prot, lomonesoff
Prot. Harnack
Prot, Hilbert
beof, blanck
Grand Rabbin de Feria, My.Weil
ieLer-Gravfe
Mex Nalba
Bruno Walter
Apbvarc Toscanini.
axthuy Nikieoh
Richard Strauas
Feite Kreleley
Klemperer
Artur Schnabel
Heivets
Piatigoreky ,
Bela Riclbex
D414 Lehmenn
Peilta otiledry
nated in New York singe 2044 ¢
Re ee ee tee oe
bvofessox Albort Hinsteiny Princeton.
Henry Bellaman, Author of "Kings Row *
Axtoro Poscomini, Conductor
Brune Valter, Conductor,
Brits Busch, Conductor
Bronislav Huberman, Vi Violinist,
Anne Brown, actress of "Besa? tn WPorey and Ress*
lin »Gibsons Promident of the Manufectarers Trust Company
MewO*Shea, fvesident of the Union Garbla Company
kv sSohott, President of the Climax Molabdenum Company
Bugene Spire
Numerous paintings and portr ite of internationally
well-known personalities in private collections in ¢
‘land « the Netherlands - France - Switzerland ~
Poland « Czechoslovakia + Austria « Domaark -
the Scandinavian States - Japan = Ghing
and especially in the UsbeAs and Latin-America
among the portyaits those of 4
Lord Reading
Sdouard de Rothsehiid
Professor Haber
Professor Warburg
Professor Binstein
Gevhart Hauptmann
Dr eiekener
professor Lomonosor?
Professor Harnack
professor Hilbert
Professor Planck
Grand Rabbin de varis, lix.Weil
Rabbi Leo Baek :
Thomas Mann
flax Halbe
Medier«Graete
Brune Walter
Brich Kleiber
Arthur Nikiseh
Fritg Stledry
Richard Strauss
fritz Kreisler
Heigeta
Piatigorsky
Lilli Lehmann
Artur sehnabel, ets etee
Nobel-Prize-winners
and of the following American personalities 2%
Mivy O'Shea f President of the Union Carbid Ine.)
Mre Gibson ( President of the Manufacturers Trust Company )
liz. Max Sehott ( Prosident of the Climax Modibdenum Company)
fainted in jew York singe 1
among the portraits thosé of 3
professor Albert Einstoin, Princeton. -
My lax Schott, Prepident of the Climax Molibdeaum Company
Henry Bellaman, Author of ‘Kings Row’
Fritz Busch, Conductor, during his performance of the opera
Anne Brown, actress of ‘Bess’ in "Porgy and Bess"
Bronisiay Hubermann, violinist.
‘Macbeth
obo
Among the poxtraits painted by me those of ¢
Albert Einstein
Professor Haber
Professor Warburg
Gerhart Hauptmann
Thomas Mann
Professor Planck
Professor Harnack
Professor Hilbert
Professor Beekex
Levd Reading :
Edouard de Rothsehila
Grand Rabbin de Paris ,Mxr,.Well,
Dr. Rekenex
Prof.Lomonosoff
Max Reinhardt
Melexr-Gracfe
Max Halbe
My. Gibson, President of the Manufacturers Trust Company New York,
Me, O'Shea, President of the Union Carbide and Carbon Corp.,New York
My. Schott, President of the Glimax Molibdenum Company, New York
Nobel~Priage-Winners
State commissions
Pasteur
Koch for the Institute of Cell Physiology, Goettingen
Bhylich (Roekfelley Foundation)
Avrthuy Nikiseh
Brune Walter
Axture Toscanini
Fritz Buseh
Richard Strauss
Kienperer
Feita Kreialer
Artur Schnabel,
Viadimiy Hoxowlts
Heifeta
Platigoraky
Yehuda Mewuhin
Jan Peerce
Brouisiav Hubexmann
Brie Kleiber
Pritz Stiedry
AdoL£ Buseh
LALLA Lehmann.
Helea Traubel
BRUGENH SPTRO
15 West 67th Btreet February 10568
New York 235. N,v,
Meine Muencbner Studlengedt (1864497) haba teh noch heute als heglueckendé
Jahre in Mrdnnerung, Wohl hatte ich gleich lm Anfang, ale ich Schueter der
Akademie in der Lindénsehmitt-Klasse wiirde, einen peinlicher: Schrecken! gerene
ucher unserem Atelier war die Dicba-Klassey ai deren ‘quér ein Plakat bing!
‘pen Juden tet der Rintritt verboten", Das war 1804) ich “am sud Troeglany wo
ich in meiner Kindheit, dm Gywnas: um und in der Kunstechule, don Regriff dea _
Antisemitismua nicht kennen gelernt hatte, im vebrigen aver hatte ich waehrond
meiner Studienjahre in Muenchen persoenlich nie elne antd«juediss: 9 Gesincung
verapuert,
Nach’dem Tode voi Professor Lindensahmitt tm Jahre 1605 wurde Frang von Stuck
der dawale' mit seinen Biddern, wie "Die Suende" und "Der Krieg" eine meeheure
Bervehmthett orraungen hatte, Professor der Muenchnek Akademie, Der Andrang zu
seiner Klasse war crosey ish war einer seiner ersten zehn von ihm ausgewaehlten
Schueler, Stuck war ein ausgewelohneter Lehrer, der dem Schueler das Verstaond~
nis fuer die malerische Qualitaet der alten Meiater Leibrachte, ie achien mich
auch sehy gu gchaetaen und wachte mich 1887 wu seloen Meleterschueler,
Piese Muenahener dahre waren ausserordent Lich interessant wad anregend,
Ich kam sehr bald in den Kreie der jJunsen tdteraten hinein, die eich in der
Tuerkcenstrasoe in einer Biovkueipe tvafen und an deren Spitze Joseph Ruederer
stand, tr gab dem Rreise den Namen: die "Neboureglerung™ und ieh erlebte dort
hochinteressante und froehliche Abende, Otto Mrich Hartlebon, Max talbes
Schauenbercers Schaumburg, Michael Georg Conrad und der junze, noch unbekaunta
Vrank Wedekind und viele andere apacter beruebmte Namen y a,6, der gogenannte
"gitten6Pucha" gehoerten ‘dieser "Nebenregierung' en, Teh erinnere mich be=
ponders aii einen Abend, ale Wedekind sein eben vollendetes "Sonnenspattrum™
dem Krois verlas, In den Pausen gab os fast Pruegetelen gwisehen den Ablehnenden
und den Begeisterten, An einem anderen Abend wurde Dr, Gakar Panizaa gefeterts
der ein hatbes Jabr im Gefaensnis eitsen misste und gerade frei wurde, br hatte
diese Strafe fuer sein Dram “Yas Licheskenzii" wezen Gotteslaesterung absitzern
muegsen, Die gresse Bierseitung, die fuer diesen Abend verfasat wurde und ause
geseichnete Beitraege dieses literariachen Kreises und auch Karrikaturen Ceuer
Feil von mir setbat) enthielt, habe ich viele Jahve wie ein Kleinod bhowahrts
bis aie mir in meinem bewegten Leben abhanden kam,
Fuer cinen jungen angehonden Maler, der «teh aus fuer Literatur und Mow lt
heias interesalerte, waren diese Muanchner Zeiten von unsehaetcbavem anrecendem
Werte, Wenat von Wolgogen apielte dawals in Muenchen eine wesantliche Rolle,
e HUGE Seiko
15 West 67th St, word ow
New York 24,N,¥,
Br fuekrte die Rerie in dem aehr ebrgeigigen akademiach= literarigeben Vereine
ner Studentenetiruendung der Muanchios Universitaet, Diese junren Leute fushrten die
ossen Theatern Rerling gu seben
mala modern pn Dranen auf, noch bever sic in den
aren, zB, "Die Veber" ver Gerhart Havptmanny Thaents Mwildente” und ate "Salome" von
akan Wilde} letstere Lernten die Serliner erst 6 Jahre spacter tennen,
In joner Zeit ist aneh 1806 die Mucnokener Jugend” und der "Simplissimua" entq
standen, Sohon ia Vesen Janren hat die "Jugend" viele Titelblaetter van mir gebracht,
Gesaliachattiiah erlobbe ieh gehr viele vornchme juedisncha Kreise in der
‘riennerstrasae, die auch dem jungen Sunatwtudierendens vie leh elner wary gelogent lich
Auttvaesa gabon und so wein materietles Leben erleichterten, Leb kanrte auch den
damale sehe geschactaten Rabbiner Werner und don borne’ mten Kantor and Gesangs Lehrer
Kirchner, der der Lehrer des grosaen varner-Saengers Frete war.
tmat von Pasaart war der Intendant des Muenchier Hoftheaters und Leh sah cama Ls
Theater~Auffuehrungeny Ole wich in egiuen juncen Jahven sere Leeindruakten,
Schon in meiner Studlongelt hatte teh dn Mueneben in der Sezeas’ on ausgeslellt
und waebren@ mainer dahee in Paria und Kerlin war teh bie 1953 alljaberlich in den
Ausatetlungen dee Muonchner Sesession vertretens bis Hitler mich wus dem lande vertrieb,
detzt nach 25 Jahren zeigte ich meine Werke wieder in Deutschland und Leb besann
mit “Mueneheng wo deh bei Wolf{gaog Curlite cine dollexiion zur Ausate clung hrachte, Toh
kam von Amerika sach Muenehen und fend die Stadt durch neve Tauten und Aniacen auaeere
ordentlich verschoent, Ish hatte die Preuder von der dortigen Televiglan mu einen
Interviev eingelaien au werden, wo meine bilder gegeigt wurden unc ich ueber mein
Leben in Amerika sprach,
Eugene Spiro
‘ “Reine, Pic oes ¥
shes: Leitung deni Benlinen Sezeasion und ‘hue trait wile |
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bere itung, der. ‘Auswanderupe nach. Palen die: ers ath’ Ba Bape 1038 erfolet
allem peinem Besitz av, Moebelny. Hausrats: Pilderm etait eft’
..den beruebuten gehn Mark: Bargedd.:ih 3 g 8
wie asate
Durch die Frotektion der Baronin Goldschmidt-Rotbschild hatte ich eine Wohnung
und Atelier in der Rue de la Faiganderie 33, und als"Sucietaire du Salon
d'Autompe" konnte ich sofort ausstellen, Hatte bald Sen-eler und Auftraege,
Damals wurde von den auarenander'
gegruendet,
*Westhein, un er
nm Kuenstleru eine "Union des Artistes Libres"
sider fenqmagite.oMitbegruenderswar! Pag) 3
waren Max. Enngts. Gert! Wolkheimound vérs
t Namen,
Hip bio get dhad i wes giro nl aati
Oma ni te, Robhsend “wag sieht Bartz
7. URC sohibess hich ich sebist=var'idédt
Dasswandinaduysk : 1940 tund seebbe éverta? ©
ts Ap, Bildern |
es Baron,
3 i yah é
BLED WYSE
sh masste ich ete und 6
Hin Meil' bende amoldd rs hat!
leat
ut a
angennag
Auten taht aut (OR: "uae inghicel hen Misuny ig hese
fri wars dnd lag wockenkang im Wospitat) ‘kot te aber
1 nM nicht, sank genesens duro Spahioh akon -Portigal ,
a -PATURbWE ox Han bane aut das: Serife naokt Aeris’,
esp Ty ich sab fahren kdnnlteh , id 1041
Und RGlioh: igi New Morley 6 woe 6
Ni, ‘be Mtnane
Schwerer Anfang, hatte aber bald Auftraeze und Schueler, War 4 Sommer Lebrer
in der von Wayman Adams gegruerideteh Sommer Mal-Schule "Old Mill" in Blizabeth-
town, 8 Jahre eine eigene Klasse auf Long Island in Lawrence, auaserden eine
eigene Klasse in New York und bis vor cin paar Jahren Privatsechueler,
Ich habe in diesen 20 Jahren hier sehr viele Portraits gemalt, die anliexende
Liste der gleichzeitig uebersandten Fhotos erzaehlt ein paar Einzelheiten,
Meine erste One-man-show mackte ich im Jahre 1943, seitdem habe ich beinahe
alle zwei, drei Jabre eine Ausstellung hier in New York gehabt, die letzte
im April 1964, und stets in der Galerie St, Btienne,
Da ich hier in New York im Alter von 67 Jahren neu beginnen musste, blieb mir
BUBeUE OPAee
we
nicht, mehr viel Kraft: uehrig fudmodffent tiche Wenter ete, | -KeROK Aner ikdhische
Kollegen haben mich sehr gedraengt, eibigen Kuenstler-Kluby Weizutreten® untd Bo
wurde ich schliesslich Mitglied aus nee oer neh! tate aber os senion aus
Gruenden der Entfernung = night alle
ausserdem fand “eh Wis Adie Ger A
Qualitaet der figtehinchen eum Ted ks ovuttier den vas choke it
meine Mitgli ec
ae frase dod yout &
Kraft habey "Bouniex Klassen 2 ‘zu ‘Leiten
; Beby Sommer, mele tena in Evropaiwere
54. Professor ‘Heuss)s teils
ibeaad feos na att
Seaton ih niche RonP aie’ Keer
und au unterrichtens habe ich,
bracht, wo Teh tevlb’Portralts” ‘
Landschaften, Die meisten Sommer habe ich in “ay ‘Nord= amTtali (Garda-
ComprSees Mrta)i yepbrachty die: Letuteni 4 Somuer war Leh" din Ascohay wo
woviele Freundechabeng) sku: aber! éer sient Une betestens in’ die Nerges t
gesundheitlicben Gruendens teila bet die, ahddre Landsch8ft ploetelieh fier
einen Reiz,
ees
antilas ood:
merast Hewsdd
ich: gon tae viezleiont ‘hoch. erwachnen, ‘dab ‘mein
Das Musenm der Stadt New York (Nuseum of ‘the “city ot New, Yorks) wie auch
ie Lihrary..of Congress in Washington halen Verse icing, tae tus fie
Lithographien: angekauft;' “Sonat héaengén natierlich
veraghtedenen oof ‘ent Lichen! HEnstitoven: bier ‘ith sind,
6 Si@ mit ane isan, ‘usd ver-Lathograpkien'" weit ndut - ‘sind Ditése
ge Llé-im Konzert..waehrond der Ayffuchrung. entetanden, Ih Habe
diesé Arbeit das erate Mal in, Deutschland waechnend, des servation: Weltkrdiege@ Wégonnen,
Die ersten ees cpln gen erschienen ca, L922 in aN mit, Text. von. { Pscan.; Bier
i idle rbeit, yale Jahre
‘Lani. fiongtgemelat ¢ -abeohiD: ich ueberat1 ‘aif net jbo ping,
hat; aich Wein Verlag: entschlivssen: kotiinen) Wiess be dranweiss Blagtter heraus-
‘pukringen. Bs besteht:-dm Monient-eih' kleiber’ Hofthun eft bi lem, deutschen
Merlags, aba teh moeohte mich darudber noch’ rien neue, orn da, die Sachs och gang
poo, UnneLf Astyc Esrsdndidin dent Janel ter ca’! 60" Mug fier. Blactter en, ip tanden teils
sogar von Kuensti@inay Aiei ih! sohon th Fiitieh! atiben! “aah! dexeichnet hatte,
eho
Kok doy
Vor 1933:
19 Jahre Leiter der Berliner Secession
Prasident der Vereinigten Kuenstlerverbaende
Mitglied der Staatlicheb Ankaufskommission
Lehrer an der Lewin Funke Schule
1933 unaufgefordert alle Aemter niedergelegt
Freundeskreis in Deutschland vor 1933: Bptschafter Self
Generalkonsul K¥% Kuenzer
Augustin, Buergermeister v,Charlottenbrurg
Klemens von Brentano alles Hitler-Meinde
1,April 1933: Juden-Boykott: Beileidsbesuch von Geo von Koenig ~ Erich Buettner
NIEMAND ANDERS
Damach: wenige Auftraege von Juden
Privat Schueler
19343 Feier meines 60,Geburtstags im Juedischen Museum (Ausstel lung)
1934: Sept, Kunstkammer:*Verbot des Malena, Zeichnens, Ausstellens und Unterrichtens,
(Sie kontrollierten ob die Pinsel auch nichinass waren !!!)
Bis zu disem Moment zurueckgehalten von den Freunden, um "mit uns gegen Nazi zu kaempfen", |
Nun aber Vorbereitung der Auswanderung, dl
Paris schien einzigx in Frage zu kommen, da seit langen Jahren Societaire du Salon
. d'Automne etc, 4
Ausserdem dort Angebot einer freien Wohnung im Hause der Baronin Goldschmidt-Rothschild,
Auswanderung am 2,Sept,1935 nach Paris mit allem beweglichen Besittz, inklusive Bildern,
Aber bargeldbesitz nur zehn Deutsche Mark,
Hartes Leben begann, Konhte zwar ausstellen im Salon D*Automney aber geringste Einnahmen
durch sparliche Auftraege und wenige Schueler, -~ Geringer Kontakt mit franzoesischen
Kuenstlern,
Es tauchten andere Emigranten auf, u,a, Paul Westheimy Kunstschriftsteller, Gert Wolle |
heim, Maler, Julius und Suzanne Schuelein, Max Ernst, etc, \
Wir gruendeten Union des Artistes Libres, Ich wurde Praesident,
1937 Ausstellung in Paris; aller emigrierten Kuenstler, Wir zeigten gleichzeitig Abe
bildungen der Nazi-Kunst (Ziegler usw,) » wurde uns von der Nazi-Botschaft sehr uebel-
genhommen und wir kamen auf schwarze Listen,
1939 “riegsausbruch und erste Internierungswelle,
1940 Herannahen der Nazis in Frankreich, Endgueltige Internierung von Frauen und “aennerny
aber nur bis zum 65,Lebensjahr, So wurde ich nicht mehr interniert, Aber als das
Unwahrscheinliche geschah und die Nazis auf dem Wege nach Paris waren, musste ich
fliehen, Liess alles im Stich, Freunde brachten mich zum Zug - Paris schon vere
nebelt, Richtung: Nantes, Ein paar Tage La Baule, dann wieder Flucht via Bordeaux,
Biarritz, kein Ausweg nach Spanien, da nur staatenlose Papiere, Also nach Osten»
d,bh, Marseilles ~ via Gura = XKXMAXMEXAXKXNXNBKRXEX Peau: Begegning mit Werfels,
8 Monate Marseilles, Kampf um Visen, +nternierungen ringsherum ~
Allmaehliche Flucht der andern ueber die Berge durch Spanien,
Erstes Auftreten der Amerikaner mit Notvisen fuer politisch Verfolgte,
Varian Fry (Quaker)Komitee,
1941 Maerz Lissabon, via Spanien, - schliesslich im May 1941 USA, mit Hilfe von
Thomas Mann, Einstein etc,
im Alter von 67 Jahren,
Mai 1941,.,.. endlich New York, Nicht nur kein Pfennig in der Tasche sondern
Schulden, Lage hier fuer Maler schlecht, Alsat Berufsveraenderung ? Was ? Teller=
waschen ? Erster Auftrag eines Portraits, nach Photo, Dann Auftrag eines wohl-
habenden Amerikaners, Geschaeftsfreund eines Berliner Freundes, Im uebrigen:
Unterrichten, aber privat zuerst, dann Klassen; etwa Abendklasse von malenden
Aerzten, Spaeter, im Alter von 75 Jahren, begann Winterklasse in Longs Osland,
und weiter Privatschueler zuhause, - Ab 1948 Sommer-Klassen, in den Catskills,
in den Adirondacks, in Hanover (Dartmouth College),
Malte viel, um eine Ausstelluug machen zu koennen, 194% Erste Ausstellung in
der Galerie St,Etienne, Ansturm der Emigranten, ,
Grosser Freundeskreia, auch freundschaftlicher Kontakt mit emigrierten deutschen
Malern: Schueleins, Rudolf Jacobé und Annot, George Grosz, spaeter Wollheimy
auch Krauskopf, Aber langsam verliefen sich alle; Jacobis jetzt in Puero Rico,
Grosz und Krauskopf in Deutschla d gestorben, Wollheim am andern Ende der Stadt,» ete,
Zum grossen Freundeskreis gehoerten vor allem auch die Musiker,;: Schnabels,
Stiedrys, Eisners, auch Osborns, Grete Fuchs, Witwe vom Sitten-Fuchs, und hunderte
‘von andern Intellektwellen, die zum grossen Teil ingwischen verstorben sind,
Aber langsam trete ich tn Beziehung zu andex amerikanischen Kuenst lern, Werde
Mitglied des Salmagundi Club, dort Ausstellungens sogar einen Preis fuer ein Portrait,
lffirim 1945, nach Ende des Krieges, erfah#e ich, dass Bilder von mir in Paris von
den Franzosen gefunden wurden, ca, 100 Stueck, auch einige Gegenstaende, aber
die grosse Menge bis heute spurlos verschwunden, Muhr 1947 nach Paris und holte
die Bilder ab, Sie waren in dem Zug gewesens von dem der Film handelt "The Traini,
Darunter befand sich das Bassermann~Portrait, das jetzt im Schiller-Theatef haengt,
1954, aus Anlass meines 80,Geburtstages, ueberraschendes Glueckwunschschreiben von
Heusa, den ich dann im Sommer malte, Das Bild haengt in der Botschaft in Washington,
Zum 90,Geburtstag, ebenso ueberraschend, das grosse Verdienstkreuz,
1957, nach 25 Jahren, wieder Ausste|lung in “eutschland, Muenchen,
1952 erstes Mal wieder in Berlin, Besuchte Hofer, = Bei spaeteren Besuchen sah auch
Ernst Fritsch, Ahlers-Hestermann, Graf Luckner,
Malte Einstein, Leo Baeck, Martin Buber,
Marah 12, 1962
Marquig-Whoe's Who, Inc,
210 Raat Ohio Street
Chieago List1t,
Gent Llement
In anawer to your recent letter IT am sorry to aay
that TY am unable to see from my files when I previded
you Last with now information for my biography in
your publications, I would greatly appreoiate it if
it were possible to get a copy of the biographical
outline you have in your files mo that Too may being
At up to date, if necessary,
Thanking your T amy
Sincerely yourg,
sugene Spiro
Poy
‘ Bugene Spire
15 West 67th Street
New York 23, N.Y,
1874 April 18ths born in Breslau, Germany
after preliminary and secondary schooling
up to 1898 studies at the Breslau and Munich Academies of Art
(in Munich master student of Franz von Stuck)
1897 = 1898 special studies in Italy, mainly in copying of old masters
1899 « 1903 free lance work in Breslauy Germany
1904 = 1905 " wt w “ Rerling %
1906 - 4914 " J "oot Pardes France
1914 = 1934; ie as tf " Berlinyg Germany
1935 « i940 " " uo Parissy France
since 1941 " " wo New Yarks NY,
Honovary Degrees
since 1911 Offieder dtAcadémie des Beaux-Arts Frangaisy Paris
since 1918 Professor h.o.s Berlins Germany
Member of Artist Associations of World-Renown
since 1900 Munich Secession
since 1906 Berlin Secession
since 1OLL Sociétaire du Salon d'Automne
since 1951 Salmagundi Club, New York
: Positions held:
1916 » 1933 President and Chairman of the Berlin Secession
1927 » 1933 President of the United Artists’ Associations Berliny
1929 » 1933 Member of the Official Purchasing Commission of the
German Muaeuns
State Commissions for the following portraitat
Professor Becker,Minister of Education (Ministry of Education)
Professor Harnack (Church History) (University, Berlin)
Professor Planck (Physicist)
Professor Hilbert (Mathematics) Institute, Berlin-Dahlem)
Paintings in the following Museums and Public Buildings:
Berlin ¢ Nationel Gallery » Municipal Museum « Univeraity -
Kupferstich=Kabinett ~ Reichstag ~ Ministry for Edueatio)
Institute for Cell Physiology ~Schittere"heates » Neut
Charlottenburg : Municipal Museum
Munich: New Pinacotheca
Goettingent Institute for Mathematias
Hannover t Museum
Stuttgart: Musewn
Breslaut Museum
Nuernberg? Museum
Gleiwita: Museum
Ke rlacuber Mester
* v Mreste > a.
(University Berlin, now at PLanek-
(University, Goettingen, Germany
Eugene Spire « 2 «
Paintings in the following Museums and Public Buildings (ont td):
Vienna, Austria: Royal Collection of Ferdinand atfate
Prague, Czechoslovakia: Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Paris; Wrancet Muse de 1tArt Moderne
New Yorks Mugeum of the City of New York « Sarah D,Roogevelt House
Washington: Library of Coxgress « Embassy of the German Federal Republic
Detroit: Archdiocese
Numerous paintings and portraita 8 private collections in:
USA ~ England » lrance ~ the Netherlands ~ Poland » Austria ~ Czechoslovakia
Denmark = Hungaria « the Seandinavian Statea « Australia - Russia ~ §,Africa
» Canada « Japan « China « Latin Americas ~ Germany
Exhibitions helds
1896 ~ 1933; in all German cities, especially in Breslau, Berlin, Munich
Kassel, Koenigsberg, Hannover, Stuttgart, Karisruhe, Mannheim,
Mannheim, Duesseldorf, Koeln a,Rhy also Vienna, Austria
1957: One man show in Munich
1906 ~ 1914 and 3
1987 ~ 1940; every year in Paris, France: Salon dt Automne
Salon des Tuileries
1934; Prag, Caechoslavakia
19545 Brno, Czechoslovakia
1934: Londons England
1936; Amsterdam, tolland
in USA:
1928: Carnegie Inatitute of Pittsburgh, Pa,
194%: Museum of Modern Arty New York
since 1941; 7 onewman«shows in New York
widely exhibited all over the United States in group shows.
Among the pertraits painted those of:
Lord Reading « Edouard de Rothschild + Grand Rabbin de Paria, Mr,Weil
Rabbid Leo Baesk -
the following Nobel«Prige-Winnerst Professor Habery Professor Warburg,
Albert Binatein ~ Otto Loewd
Gerhart Hauptmann
Seientistss Professor Planck «+ Prof, Wilbert ~ Prof, Harnack « Prof, Lomonosoff
Hugo Eekener ~ Professor Klemperer ~ Steffanson (ixplorer)
Alsot Thomas Mann » Max Halbe » Julius Meier-Graefe ~ flenri Bellaman »
Mugieians: Artur Schnabel ~ Therese Beer-Schnabel ~ Arthur Nikiseh «
Erich Kledber « fritz Stiedry ~ Richard Strauss + Fritz Busch ~ i
Bruno Walter « Fritz Kreisler ~ Heifetz - Piatigoraky and many others
Ex-Bundespraeaident Theodor Heuss of West Germany
former German Chancellor Professor Bruening
George N, Shuster, ex-President of Hunter College
Archbishop Mooney of Detroit
Judge M, Proskauer
Judge Brower i ete, ete,
Awards and Prizes in USA:
Honorary Mention: Terry National Art Exhibition, 1952
Henry Wick Memorial Prize (Salmagindi Club). 1ose ae
RUGENE 8 PLR O
Eugene Spiro was born in Breslau, Germanys, on April 18, 1074,
He studied art first at the Breslau Academy, Later et the
Munich Academy of Art ag master scholar of the famous German
painter Franz von Stuck, Prom 1908 to 1914 he lived in Parisy
then in Berlin (until 1034), from 1035 to 1941 again in France,
In May 1941 the artist came to New York, .
Spirots artistic importance had received carly recognition in
Burope, As far back as 1911 he became "OLficier dtAcadémie des
Beaux-Arta Francaise’, In 1918, the Prussian State bestowed on
him the title of profesaor h,e, In Berlin he played a leading
part in the artistie life of the capital aa President of the
Berliner Secession (1916 to 1933) and many other artiat organizations,
When Hitler cand to powers the artiet was among those whe received
Bhe famous letter forbidding them to paints thelr art having been
classified as "degenerate", Spiro Left Berlin and returned to
Paris, which had long since beceme hia second home, In 1940;
tho vapid development of world events forced the artist ta a
hurried departure from Paris, where he had to Leave behind all
his possessions: especially all his worka,
Spiro ie one of the most well-known Germain portrait and landacape
painters, To name but a few of the celebrities painted by him»
we cite the portraits of LORD READING, of the Nobel-Prise winners
PROPESSOR HABER, Prof, PLANCK and Prof, WARBURG, of the poets
GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin
Commander ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, RICH KLEIBER,
ARTUR NIKISCH, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ STIEDRY, PRITA KREISLER,
WELPETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTUR SCHNABEL, LILLI and LOTTE LOHMANN,
and many others,
Since Spiro came to this country he had six one man shows in
New York City and has widely exhibited in group showa, He has
painted the portraits of ALBERT EINSTEIN, OTTO LOEWE, PROFESSOR
KLEMPERER of Mount Sinai Hospital, GEORGE N, SHUSTER, President
of Hunter College, CARDINAL MOONEY of Detroit, JBUGH MJ, PROSKAUER,
JUPGE BROWER of Brooklyn and algo THEODOR HEUGS, President of the
West German Bundesrepublik to mention only some of the best known,
The artistic work of Eugene Spiro ie to be found in museums and
private collections all over the world, many of them in the
United States and Latin America,
* *
EG GERW Ee SP ERO
Mugene Spire waa born in Breslau Germanys on Apedl 18, 1a74,
He studied art first at the Brealau Academy, later at the Munich
Academy of Art as master scholar of the famous German painter
Frank von Stuck, From 1006 to 1914 he Lived in Paris, then in Rerlin
(until 1934), from 1038 Go W41 again in France, Yn 1941 the artist came to
Spiros artiatie tuportamee had received garly recognition in Europe, the UGA,
As far back as 1911 ho became “Officier d' Académie dea Beaux-Arta
Frang-alse", In 191%, the Prussian State bestowed on hiw the titio
of professor h,e, In Berlin he played a leading part in the artistie
iife of the capital as President of the Nerliner Secession" (1016
to 1933) and many other artist organizations,
then Nitler ease to pawer, the artist was among those who received
the famous Letter forbidding them te paints their art having been
classified as “degenerate”, Spiro left Borkin and returned to Paria,
which had long since become his second home, In 19404 the rapid
development of world events forced the artiet te a hurried departure
from Parias where he hat to Leave behind all his possessions, oapecially
all bis worka,
Spiro is one of the most well-known German portrait paintera, Toa name
bet a few of the celebrities painted hy him we cite the portraite of:
Lord Heating
of the scientists and Nobel-Priae winners? Albert Einstein
Max Planck
Professor Otte Loews
Profesuer Haber
Profeasor Varburg
of the poets and also Nobel-Prize winners Gerbart Hauptmann
‘Tomas Mann
of the famous ZeppelinsComuander Hage Vekener
af the musicians Artur Schnabel
Brine Balter
Fritz Kretalor
Richard Steauss
Frich Leiber
Artur Nikiech
Carl Flesch
Hedfetz and wany others,
Since Spiro came to this country he had six one man shows in New York
and haa widely exhibited in sroup shows, fe has painted the portraite of
George %, Shuster of tunter College
Cardinal Mooney of Petroit
dude J,4,Proakauer
Profassor Klemperer (pathologist)
dudge Brower
and also of Thoodar Neuss, President of the Wea t-Cerman
Bundesrepub] ie,
to mention only some of the beat imown,
The artlatle work of Eugene Spiro is to be found in museums and private
eoklections all over the world, many of them in the United statea and
Latin Ameriea,
* a
: : x :
Becker, Kinetler-Lexikon",
S pir. o, Eugen, Maler und Graphiker in Berlin,
geb. 18.4,1874 Breslau,
Schtiler der Breslauer Kunstschule (1892/94 unter A. Breuer)
und der Mtinchner Akad. (1894/97 unter P.v.Stuck). 1897/98
in Italien, 1899/1904 in Breslau, 1904/06 in Berlin, 1906/14
in Paris, seither wieder in Berlin. Seit 1907 Mitglied der
Berliner und Miinchner Sezession, MaSvoller, koloristisch
kultivierter Impressionist, auf allen S;+offgebieten, bes,
Bildnis, Landschaft us Stilleben, tutig., - Bilder in d. Nat.
Gal. Berlin (Halbakt), im Stadtmus. ebda (Interieur), im
Schles. Mus, Breslau (Maler Sch.), im Oberschles, Mus, Gleiwitz
(Selbstbildnis), in d.N.Pinak,Miinchen (Madchen mit Hut) u.
im Stidt. Mus, Niirnberg (Bildn.Dr.Oskar Petri). - Lith.
Folgen: Das Podium (34.Bla), 1906; Im Konzert (54 Bl.m, Text
v.0.Bie), 1919. = Rad.Polge: Spanische Reise (12 Bl.),
Ber1,1924, - Koll.-Ausst.April 1911 in d.Mod.Galerie
Thannhauser, Miinchen,.
Eugene Spiro
15 West 67th Street
New York, N,Y, 10023
1874, April 18th, born in Breslau, Germany
After preliminary and secondary schooling
up to = 1898 Studies at the Breslau and Munich Academies of Art
(in Munich master student of Franz von Stuck
1897) = 1898 special studies in Italy, mainly in copying of Old Masters
1899 - 1903 free lance work in Breslau, Germany
1904 + 1905 8 me " Berliny a
1906 - 1914 ”" " " 4 Paris, France
1914 =) 1935— # a " Berlin, Germany
1935 - 1940 w " J " Paris, France
since 1941 J " Ls " New York, N,Y4
Honorary Degrees
since 1911 Officier dtAcademie des Beaux-Arts Frangaie, Paris
since 1918 Professor h,c, Berlin, Germany
1965 Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit
of the Federal Republic of Germany
Member of Artist Association of World Renown
since 1900 Munich Secession
since 1906 Berlin Secession
since 1911 Societaire du Salon d'Autome
since 1952: Salmagundi Clubs New York (resigned in 1962)
Positions held:
1916 - 1933 President and Chairman of the Berlin Secession
1927. ~ 1933 President of the United Artists' Association
19290 = 1933 Member of the Official Purchasing Commission of
the German museums
State Commissions for the following portraits:
Professor Becker; Secretary of Education (Dept ,) Ministry of Education
Professor Harnack (Church History) University Berlin
Professor Max Planck (Physicist) University Berlin
(now at the Planck Institute ,Berlin-Dablem)
Professor Hilbert (Mathematics) University, Goettingen
Eugene Spiro - 2 +
Paintings in the following Museums and Public Buildings:
Berlin: National Gallery - Municipal Museum - University -
Kupferstich-Kabinett ~ Reichstag = Department of Education
Inatitute for Cell Physiology ~ Planck Institute ~
Deutsches Theater ~ Schiller Theater
Charlottenburg: Municipal Museum
Munich: New Pinacotheca
Goettingen: University, Institute for Mathematics
Hannover: Museum
Stuttgart: Museum
Breslau: Museum
Gleiwitz: Museum
Nuernberg: Museum
Karleruhe: Museum
Bremen! Museum
Vienna, Austriat Royal Collection of Ferdinand d'Este
Prague, Czechoslovakia: Department of State
Paris, France: Musée de 1'Art Moderne.
New York: Museum. of the City of New York, Sarah D,Roosevelt House
Washington: . Library of Congrese ~ Embasay of the German Federal Republic
Detroit: ’ Archdiocese
Pittsburgh: Carnegie Foundation
Cincinnati: Jewish Museum
Numerous paintings and portraits in private collections in :
USA ~ England ~ France » Germany ~ the Netherlands. ~ Poland ~ Austria - C,8.R, «
Hungaria ~ Russia - Denmark - Sweden - Switzerland and other European countries
also Australia - Japan ~ Whina - S,Africa - Canada ~ Latin Americas countries
Exhibitions held:
1896 ~ 1933; in ali German cities, especially in. Breslau, Berliny Munich, Kassel,
Koenigsberg, Hannover, Stuttgart, Karlgruhe, Mannheim, Duesseldorf,
Koeln etc, algo Viennay Austria
1906 ~ 1914:) every year in Paris; France: Salon d'Automne
1927 - 1940:) Salon des Tuileries
1934: Prague, Czechoslovakia )
1934: Brno, " )
1934: London, England ) One man shows
) ‘
)
1936: Amsterdam; Holland
1957: Munich, Germany
in U_.8.A.3
1928: Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Pa,
1942: Museum of Modern Arts New York
widely exhibited in group shows all over the United States
since 1943: Bight one-man-shows in New York (Gallerie St, Etienne)
Awards and Prizes in the U.S.A,
1952: Honorary Mention: Terry National Art Exhibition
1958: Henry Wick Memorial Prize (Salmagundi Club)
Bugene Spiro « 3 ~
Among the portraits painted those of:
3
Lord Reading
Edouard de Rothschild
Grand Rabbin de Paris, Mr, Wei}
Rabbi Leo Baeck ‘
Judge M, Proskauer
Dr, Nahum Goldmann
Albert Einstein
Max Planck
Fritz Haber
Otte Warburg
Otto Loewi
Professor Hilbert
Professor Harnack
Professor Lomonosoff
Hugo Eckener
Professor Klemperer
Steffanson (Explorer)
Martin Buber
Thomas Mann
Gerhart Hauptmann
Max Halbe
Julius Meier~Graefe
Henry Bellaman
Arthur Schnabel
Therese Beer-Schnabel
Arthur Nikisch
Erich Kleiber
Fritz Stiedry
Fritz Busch
Richard Strauss
and many other musicians
Alt-Bundespraesident Professor Theodor Heuss
for German Chancellor Professor Heinrich Bruening
Ex-President of Hunter College, George N,Shuster
Archbishop Mooney of Detroit
singe 2921
Binge 3910
Binee 1900
singe 1906
since A9LL
1946 = 1993
1927 = 1935
4929 = 1933
1936 ~ L94G
SERBELOEULUM Vibra
Honovayy Degrees
Ofiieler d'Agadémie des Beaux Arte Frangais, Varies
eeoLleesexr HeGey Bowlin, Germazty .
Menbexships in avtist Painter Associations
of Hordd Renown -
Manieh Seocssion
Berlja secession ;
soodlctaive du balou a Automne, Paria
fublic Offiece bela s
President and Ghaivman of the Bewlin Begassion i
President of the United Borin Artists! Assogiations
‘Membor of the Official Purchasing Commission of the
German bins oume
feealient of the fece Avtiate' Unlou, baria,
SLATE SONEISSTONS for bho following portraits 2
drofessor Be
okex, Hindstor fer Rdueation (iMdnis tay fox kdnentiony Berhin)
Peofloasor Narnack » Church Histoxy) Univeraidby» Borady
Peafessor Planek, Physiologist } (niverelty, BexLin
Professor Wilbert, Hathematies University, Goettingen )
1896 = 2933
4906 — 2914
1927 = 1946
Ez bibiations beld 2s
e a oe ernan CLtleg, especially ia Breslau, Berlin,Munieh
QBS, maaan SEbORE, Hannover y mbubktgast » Rarlsvuhe, °
Mannheim, Juesseldor’, Bocdn aelhe
e2sach
@ svery joor in bayle, Prauce ¢ Sakon d' Autome
siecle a Selon des Rellieries
Dowels § Carmogie lnetitubte of Litioburghs fas
Prag, Caechoolovakia
Brag, Caechoslovakiiea
London, Eaglead
Agsterdam, Hollend
WeSele @ Mew York City (Galerie Styitieane, S7th St.)
UeeAs @ New York Gity, Museum of Modera Art
(20th Gentury Lortvait exhibition)
as 49 93 35 Be eo oe
Bugen Spiro : «4 ~
Books published :
1) “Im Konzert" 6 At the Concert ), lithographs of famous musicians drawn
uring their performances on the concert stage (with text
by Oscar Bie, Julius Bard,publisher, Berlin, 1920)
2) “"Antike Fresken" (antique frescoes), facsimilies of my copies of antiqe
frescoes im Rome, Naples, Pompeji ( published by the
Marees Society, feriin-itinich).
3) “Spanische Reise" (Journey through epee): etchings from Bpenten and |
African impressions (Wohlgemuth + Lissner, publ, ,Berlin).
+
Book-Iilustrations
"Die Stadt der Minarette" ( The City of Minarets)
(publishéy: Volksverband der Biicherfreunde, Berlin)
From 18971933 Illustrations and Covers for all
the leading German papers and magazines, i.e.
‘Berliner Tllustrierte", "B,Z.am Mittag", “Berliner Tageblatt"
“Acht-Uhr-Abendblatt", "Vossische Zeitung", "Die Damo", " Die
Woche", "Die Jugend"(Munioh), "Sport im Bild", "Die Elegante Wolt",
Der Junggeselle", "Bilder~Courier", “weltsplegel" ,"Zeitbilder",ete.
+
Piper-Drucke (Colored prints published by the Piper-Presse)
"Garden of the lunatic asylum", after wan Gogh
"Olympia", after Ed,Manet
Both these prints of the famous Piper-series were not made
from the originals but from my copies.
+
Teaching activities $
1906 « 1914 Professor at the Académie Moderne, Paris
1914 - 1933 Professor at the Academy of Arts, Berlin
(Staatliche Studien-Ateliers)
since 1933 private classes in ¢ Berlin, Germany i
1935 e id " 4 Paris, France
# 1942 re * " 8 New York, NoYe \
+
ook-LLiustrations
"Die Stadt dey Mimavette” (The City of Minareta)
(publisher :Volkeverband dey Bicherfreunde Berlin)
Fvom 1897-1933 Tliuetvations and Govers for all
the leading gue Pavers and magazines, Ase.
*Revliney Lllustrierte”, "B,Z.am Mittag", "Berliner Tageblatt"
*Acht-Uhr-Abendblati" "“Vossiache ZéLtung", .
"phe Jugend” (Mwaioh) t
rDie Elegante Welt". *p
*BLLaex~ it
Die Dame", * port im Bila",
ex JU! spenelle *DiLe Woche"
it, "Zeltibilder" sta.ete.
curler”,
eLteplege
ware not made from the originals but from my
soples.
England «+ the Netherlands ~- France - Switzerland «
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Eugene Spire
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New Yorks N.Y,
Geboren in Breslau am 18, April 1874, dort atudiert bis 1894
studiert in Muenchen von 1804 bis 1897
eclebt in Rrestau bis 1903
in Berlin von 1904-1908 und von 1914 bis 1935
in Faris von 1906-1014 und von 1935 bis 1941
in New York seit Mai 1941
1806 erste Ausstellung in Muenchen
1897 Meistersehueler von Prang Stuck
1888 Kollektiv-Augsteliung in der Muenchener Secession
1808-1955 Jaehylich auegeste(lt in der Muenchcner Sceession
1901 angokauft von der Muenchener Iinakothelk
1957 Kollektiv-Ausstellung EMX in der Galerie Garlitt, Muenchen
PARIS, seit 1911: Officier dtAcademie des BeauxwArtea
Mitglied des Salon d?Autome
BERLIN: 191661933 Vorstand der Berliner Secession
: Praesident der Vereininten Berliner Kuenatler-Verbaende
Mitglied der Ankaufskommission der Neutschen Museen
Staats-Auftraege: Portraits von Prof, Becker (Unterrichte-Minister)s
Prof, Harnack (Theologie); Prof, Wilbert (Mathematik)
Professor Bikmw Max Planck (Physic),
In vielen Museen und oeffentlichen In«tituten vertreten, 2,B,%
Berlin: NationaleGalerie, Staedtiaches Museeumy Charlotterburger Mageut,
KupfersticheKabinett, Reichatag, Unterrichta-Hiniaterium, Universitaet,
auch Universitaet von Goettingen; Museen in Muencheny Breslau, Hannover,
Stuttgart, Nuernbergy Gleiwitz, ete, ete,} ausserdem im Musee Jeu-e Paune
in Paris; im Museeum der Stadt New York; im Carnegie Institut in Pittsburgh,
ete, ete, und in Privat«Kollektionen in der ganzen Welt,
Portraits vieler beruobmter Persoenlichkeiten pemalt von betapielsweise:
Albert Einstein, Lord Readings Gerhart Hauptmann, Huge Kekenery Artur Schnabel,
Exich Kleibers Julius MeiersGraefe; Max Hlalbes Cardinal Mooney von Petrolt,
Judge Prostauery New Yorks Rabbis: Leo Baeck und Rosenthal und Grand Ralbin
Weil, Parisy auch Bundespraesident Theodor Heugs, welehea Bild jetzt in der
Botsebaft der Wes tdeutsehen Gundespepublik in Vashington haenct,
Im Alter von 84 Jahren taetig als Lehrder und Portraitmaler in Amerika und
Europa, Staendiger Wohnaita: 15 Vest 67th Street, New York 23, Nyy,
BUGEN SPIRO.
Eugen Spiro was born in Breslau, Germany, on April 18, 1874. He studied art, first
at the Breslau Academy, later at the Munich Academy of Art as master scholar of
the famous Germen painter Franz von Stuck. From 1906 to 1914 he lived in Paris,
then in Berlin (until 1934), from 1935 to 1941 in France. ‘in May 1941 the artist
came to New York,
Spiro's artistic importance had received early recognition in Hurope, As far back
as 1911 he became "Officier d'Académie des Beaux-Arts Fransdis", In Berlin he
played a leading part in the artistic life of the capital as President of the Ber-
liner Secession (1916 to 1933). When Hitler came to power, the artist was among
those who received the famous letter forbidding them to paint, their art having
been classified as "degenerate". Spiro left Berlin and returned to Paris, which
had long since become his second home. In 1940 the rapid development of world
events forced the artist to a hurried departure from Paris, where he had to leave
behind all his possessions, especially all his works,
Spiro is.one of the most wellknown German portrait painters. To name but a few
of the celebrities painted by him, we cite the portraits of LORD READING, of
the Nobel-Prize winners PROF, HABER, PROF. PLANCK and PROF. WARBURG, of the
poets GERHART HAUPTMANN and THOMAS MANN, of the famous Zeppelin Commander
ECKENER, of the musicians BRUNO WALTER, ERICH KLEIBER, ARTHUR NIKISCH, FRITZ
STIZDRY, RICHARD STRAUSS, FRITZ KRRISLER, JASCHA HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY, ARTHUR
SCHNABEL, LILLI LEHMANN, and many others, Since Spiro came to this country a
year ago, he has painted the portrait of ALBERT EINSTEIN, recently exhibited at
the portrait exhibition of the Muséum of Modern Art, of HENRY BELLAMAN (author of
"King's Row"), of the conductor FRITZ BUSCH, and of the actress ANNE BROWN,
The artistic work of Rugen Spiro is to be found in museums and private collections
all over the world, many of them in the United States and Latin America,
The works crpated in America and included in the present exhibition, show Spiro's
personality at the height of his creative strength. The big attention paid to his
portrait of Albert Binstein at the Museum of Modern Art show, seems to indicate
that his fame as a portrait painter will soon be reestablished in this country,
woe Qeee
Eugen Spiro has charged the
GALBRIE 8ST. ETIENNE
46 West 57th Street, New York City
with his representation in the United States. Any inquiries concerning
the artist's pictures or portrait orders will please be directed to the
above address,
fugene Spiro
15 West 67th Street
New York, N.Y,
Geboren in Breslau am 18, April 1874, dort studiert bis 1894
studiert in Muenchen von 1094 bis 1897
gclebt in Preslau bis 1903
in Berlin von 1904-1908 und von 1914 bis 1935
in Paris von 1906-1914 und von 1935 bis 1941
in New York selt Mai 1941
1896 erste Ausstellung in Muenchen
1897 Meiaterschueler von Franz Stuck
1898 Kollektiv~Ausstellung in der Muenchener Secession
1898-1953 jaehrlich ausgesteltt in der Muenchener Secession
1901 angekauft von der Muenchener Pinakothek
1957 Kollektiv-Ausatellung MX in der Galerie Gurlitt, Muenchen
PARIS; seit 1911: Officier dtAcademie des Beaux-Arts
Mitglied des Salon d'Autemne
BERLINt 1914-1933 Vorstand der Berliner Secession
Praesident der Vereinigten Perliner Kuenstler-Verbaende
Mitglied der Ankaufskommisaion der Deutschen Museen
Staats~Auftraege: Portraits von Prof, Becker (Unterrichts~Miniater)
Prof, Warnack (Theologie); Prof, Hilbert (Mathematik);
Professor Wibma Max Planck (Physic),
In vielen Museen und oeffentlichen Instituten vertreten, 2,B,:
Berlin: National-Galerie, Staedtisches Museeum, Charlotterburger Museum,
Kupferstich-Kabinett, Reichatag, Unterrichts~Hinisterium, Universitaet,
auch Universitaet: von Goettingen; Museen in Muenchen, Breslau; Hannover,
Stuttgart, Nuernberg,; Gleiwitz, ete, ete,s; ausserdem im Musee Jeu ie Paume
in Paris; im Museeum der Stadt New York; im Carnegie Institut in Pittsburgh,
ete, etc, und in Privat-Kollektionen in der ganzen Welt,
Portraits vieler beruehmter Persoenlichkeiten ~emalt von beisplelaweise:
Albert Einstein, Lord Reading; Gerhart Hauptwann, Hugo Eckener, Artur Sehnabel,
Erich Kleiber, Julius Meler-Graefe, Max lialbe; Cardinal Mooney von Detroit,
Judge Prostaner, New York, Rathis: Leo Baeck und Rosenthal und Grand Rabbin
Weil, Paris; auch Bundeapraesident Theodor Heuss, welehes Dild jetzt in der
Botschart der Westdeutschen Bundespepublik in Washington haengt,
im Alter von 84 Jahren taetig als Lehrder und Portraitmaler in Amerika und
Europa, Staendiger Wohnsita: 15 West 67th Street, New York 23, N,y,
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BY ALMA LUBIN,
L WAS backslige aftor the concert, Schnabel had played a Mozagt!
I plano Coneorto with more than
doing practically the same with the New Friends of Music Orchestra,
And I walked up to add my eompliments to those of the crowd around
them,
Only when I reached the inner’
eivele, L found neither Schnabel nor
Stiedxy, Instead, there was », dark
goateed gentleman holding. two
drawings in his hands, one a sketoh|
of the pianist, the other, one of the
conductor, And someone standing’
nearby introduced me to him, who
it turned out was the celebrated
arUst Mugen Spiro,
fugen Spivo, who has probably
drawn end painted more contem-
son, has been fn this country for
Just a few months, Yet, in Spiro
tradition he has already sketched
the hest part of our éoncert season,
For by. now Spiro, who was himself
trained to be a singer, ond who is
an ardent music lover, saya he can't
Usten to music without holding al
pencil in hig hand,
‘Well over 60, Mx, Spiro's list of
subjects ingiudes many of the
halocd names in the golden era
which preceded our own, In 1996
he drew an unitnown Hiitle man: at
the Lvocadera in Parls, a, Uttle man!
and a booming voice that gur-
rounded the artist on all sides in
nis gallery seat. I was Mnvleo
1Carugo. .
Splyo dvew the fabulous D‘Albert
not once but many times, with all
of the portraits eventually landing’
in the newspapers as the musi-
clan's publicity. Wiy drawings of
Busoni wero lifelike and numerous;
So much so that in the recené Bu-
soni exhibit at Carnegie Hall, where
the composer was so variously rep-
resented, the Spiro portraits were
the key pieces,
Just how Mr, Spiro went about
making the portrait of the great,
Nikisch is a model of thorough,
ness. He says that he was not}
content to dvaw the conductor from
jthe audience's viewpoint alone, that
jexpressive though the. back was, he
knew thove must be more, Conse-
Janently he_xéceived special permis-
jslon trom Nikisch to sit in his ‘or-
‘chostva, and from there he drew a
alde view, and thon a portrait en
face,
‘There are many Spiros of. Rich-
ard Strauss, ‘Nhe painter says that
he himself prefers the one which
he drew of Strauss at the premiere
of his Alpine Symphony many years
ago in Rerlin, And speaking of|
profevenges, he went, on to tell me
that of a long line of concerts only
on one occasion was he too over-
whelmed by what he heard and
NEW YORK
even his usual clan, Britz Stiedy
an ore)
vahms festival in Berlin over 20]
ears back, ‘The conductor was Ar-
hu ‘Nilisch and as soloist there
is 8, new violinist about 1) yesrs
f age. When Spiro listened to this
“find” he was so fascinated that)
is sketchbook vested forgotten in
|his lap, ‘The find was Adolph Busch,
It this was the first and only tm-
[pressive concert when he forgot to
‘dvaw, { naturally wondered when|:
lhad Mr. Spiro fiyst remembered to
do so, We had met for our inter-
lew over a cup of coffee and as
Ww: conversation progressed the
ighter aspects of an odd profos-|'
ion began to appl :
He" explattied to ine thet thé vea-
on he had first startéd drawing
hile listening to music was, to
furnish a protection for his nerves,
In the first World War, shocked to}
arn that France, hig adopted coun-|
vy was at war with his native Ger-
any, Mx, Spiro left the Quartier
Patina with conflicting emotions and|
ith damaged nerves, if
‘Lo repair the latter he- went to),
oncerts day ‘and night back in
Berlin, Only at first he found bis
hevves were too hadly shot to tale).
the treatment, and to lessen the
mpuct; he carried with him ‘pencil
ind, pad. ‘Chen it was not so long]
efore he found he could concen-|\'
ato on the music and do the draw-|
ing too,
“Anyway,” he added, “an artist
ye observes the extraordinary dit-
ferences in the movements of the
avious violinists, planists ‘oy: con-||
tuctors. And it seoms to me that|
me really must catch those differ
ees which appear in actual. per-||)
formance if we are to portray the
lindividual avtist,” ‘The musicians:
eve usually of his opinion,
“The only trouble I ever had
jabout my drawings was with sing-
ers.” He always caught the: trath
of their facial grimaces and de-
picted it, regardiess, “foy I have
never flattered, Never.”
tt was always more interesting
‘0 catch the artist’s expression than
ithe beauty,” he said, “But, one’ wom-
jan singer complained, ‘Oh, it’s not
beautiful’ phe reproached me, ‘I
lam more beautiful than in your
vawing,’ It has not always been
asy.”
‘Mx, Spiro’a -vealiom served as
parable occasionally, One celebrated
ingor always wore ‘a freakish
iffure, which was subject of vidi-
ule by all their friends, “Out of
kindness to her, { drew her in con-
(cert with the coiffure exactly as
labsurd as it was in actuality,” She
ltook. one Jook at the picture and
discarded the hair-do forever,
saw to draw,
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Lilli Spiro .
15 West 67th Strect |
New-York, “N.Y. 10023 den 6 Hai 1979
Frau Brigitte Bruns MA.
Institut fuer Zeitgeschichte
Leonrodstrasse 46-0
8 Muenchen: 19°
Sehr geehrte Praia Bruns:
Von weinem Stiefsohn, Peter Spiro, London, erhlelt
ich zwei, Exemplare des Fragehogens} ein ausgefuelltes
Exemplar fuer Eugen Spiro sende ich Ihnen anbeds
aus dem Katalog,-den Ihnen-Herr von Abergron gab,
ergibt sich vielleicht der Kest, Sollten Sie abex
spezifiache Fragen habeny so bin ioh gern berett,
Thnen ausfuehrlicher Auskunft gu geben, wean ieh
es vermag, Wie soll ich-"Verlauf dex Emigration"
schildern ? Politische Organisationszugehoorigkeiten
gab es nicht, die kuenstlerischen-Verbaende habe ich
erwachnty die Familienangaben finden She unter
"Geschwistern"
“Mit freundlichen Gruessen und besten Dani,
Thre
_Biographisches Handbuch der deutschsprachigen Emigration
nach 1933
International Biographical Archives and Dictionary of Central European
r .
migrés, 1933—45
Institut fiir Zeitgeschichte Miinchen, 18-Dez.1978 Research Foundation for
4 LeonrodstraBe 46 b Jewish Immigration, Inc.
q 8 Miinchen 19 1241 Broadway
Tel.: 689/18 00 26 New York, N.Y. 10 001
Brigitte Bruns MoAe Frau Lilly Spiro
New York
Sehr geehrte Frau Spire! Tee
Das Institut fiir Zeitgeschichte Minchen und die Research Foundation for Jewish Immigration New York
erstellen gemeinsam ein internationales biographisches Archiv zur Geschichte der deutschsprachigen
Emigration nach 1933. Als historische Quelle angelegt, dokumentiert es gleichermaBen das breite
Spektrum aktiver Gegnerschaft zum Faschismus vor und nach der Emigration, Verfolgungs- und Flucht-
i geschichte, die von der erzwungenen Auswanderung veranderten Lebensverhaltnisse und die int weite-
; sten Sinne geselischaftlich relevanten Leistungen ehemaliger Emigranten aus Deutschland, Osterreich
und der Tschechoslowakei, die in ihren Herkunfts- oder Niederlassungslandern auf beruflichem Ge-
biet bzw. in anderen T&tigkeitsbereichen hervorgetreten sind. Auf der Grundlage dieses Archivs soll
u. a. ein ,,Biographisches Handbuch der deutschsprachigen Emigration® als Nachschlage- und Quel-
lenwerk in méglichst reprasentativer Auswahl erarbeitet und in deutscher und englischer Sprache ver-
dffentlicht werden.
Der Fragebogen, um dessen Beantwortung wir Sie heute bitten, ist ftir das biographische Archiv be-
stimmt und muBte im Interesse des skizzierten Forschungszwecks in Thematik und Umfang recht breit
gehalten werden; wir hoffen, daB Sie uns trotzdem Ihre Unterstiitzung nicht versagen. Wir werden Ihre
Angaben als vertrauliches Archivgut behandeln, dessen Verdffentlichung Ihrer Zustimmung unterliegt,
und lediglich bei einer Aufnahme in das Handbuch Teile des Fragebogens zur Publikation auswerten.
In Unkenntnis Ihrer genauen Anschrift habe ich’
Fir Ihre Mitarbeit danken wir thnen sehr! Thren Sohn Peter Spimo gebeten diesen Fragebogen
an Sie weiterzuleiten, ebenso einen zweiten fiir Eugen Spiro, den ich Sie bitten
mochte -gemeinsam mit Ihrem Sohn -fiir mich auszuftillen. Ich habe Herrn ve Aber-
eron gesprochen und von ihm @en Katalog zugestellt bekommen von der letzten Aus-
Bitte lesen Sie vor dem Ausfillen den gesamten Fragebogen, um Eintragungen an falscher Stelle auszuschliéBen.
en Sie zusatzliche Blatter ein, falls der Raum fi_eine Antwort nicht ausreichen sollte. — Selbstverstandlich sind
ir tar stm dit jar, Foto aber vor tinen-keine mitrseriger-und zeitraubenden Nach-
forschungen zu aicetfragen!
stellung in Minchens Ich bin vor allem an Auskiinften tiber die Familie, Organisation
gugehdrigkeiten, Verlauf der Emigration intertecsiert und wire Ihnen. sehr dankbar,
wenn Sie gerade diesen Fragen Aufmerksamket sche: .konnjen. Miz freundlichen
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Wann haben ‘Sie ggf. einen Einbiirgerungs- oder Riickbiirgerungsantrag gesteilt? Wann wurde dieser bewilligt?
Schicksal Ihrer Familienangehérigen im Herkunftsland, ggf. in der Emigration
—
Berufsweg nach der Riickkehr bzw. im Niederlassungsiand
Art der TAtigkeit (auch Oberbrickungstatigkeiten) Unternehmen, Dienststelle, freiberuflich Ort von — bis
—_—
| Wechsel des erlernten Berufs; hierfiir notwendige Ausbildungsgange
a
a
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In welchen Parteien und Organisationen, Gewerkschafts-, Berufs-, Wirtschaftsverbanden, religiésen und weltanschaulichen Vereinigungen, kul-
turellen und sozialen Organisationen und an welchen Presseorganen sind/waren Sie Mitglied bzw. arbeiten Sie mit/haben Sie mitgearbeitet?
{Auch Organisationen der deutschsprachigen Emigration im Niederlassungsiand; bitte kennzeichnen Sie die formelle Mitgliedschaft durch Ankreuzen in Spalte 2)
Organisation 2 von — bis besondere Tatigkeit, Funktion in dieser Organisation von — bis
Waren bzw. sind Sie Mitglied von Parlamenten (ab Gemeindeebene), in dffentlichen oder berufsstandischen Selbstverwaitungskérperschaften?
Hatten oder haben Sie sonstige Wahlamter oder andere 6ffentliche Funktionen inne? (Bitte mit Zeitangaben)
—
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Emigranten und ihren Organisationen, mit Zusammenschitissen von Verfolgten und Opfern des Faschismus? (Bitte naher ausfiihren)
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1948,
NEW WORK LISTS
40,000 BIOGRAPHIES
2 Year Task Said to Have Cost
$250,000—-Leaders of Many
Nations Included
A two-year task of compiling
40,000 biographies of artists, edu-
cators, scientists, jurists, and mili-
tary, business and political leaders
in sixty-five countries ends today
with the Publication of “World.
Biography,” a two-volume book of
5,120 pages, by the, Institute for
Research in Biography.
The book, which weighs twenty
pounds, wag compiled at the cost.
. [Of $250,000, it was said, and with
[the aid of scientific and cultural
groups, Government. authorities,
land United States embassies and
tent,” the institute said. “But, the
listing of 1,200 Russians represents|
real digging, real getting behind
the ‘Iron Curtain,’ It's as much as,
we could obtain. And we got those
Persons important in the Soviet,
satellite states as well.” *
Questionnaires, which ' were
filled out by most. of those listed,
asked “full name, occupation, edu-
cation, marital status, children,
resumé of character, memberships|
in organizations, awards and hon-
ors, books published and office and
home addresses,”
George Bernard Shaw described
himself as “Irish author and play-
wright, Nobel prize winner.” Mr.
Shaw said that he was a “de-
scendant of Shaigh, third son of
Macduff, Thane of Fife, Scotland,
slayer of Macbeth.”
U Tin Tut, the first Burmese:
Foreign Minister, submitted his
biography shortly before he was
assassinated in September. Dr.
Chaim Weizmann, president of:
Israel, and Shigeru Yoshida, the:
new Japanese Premier, also are in-
cluded.
legations throughout the world.
‘The first printing of 6,000 has been
sold almost” entirely to libraries,
colleges and universities, newspa-
fers, magazines and radio stations.
The United States has 16,000
jen and women listed; Great Bri-
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tries, 2,500; Canada, 1,400; France,
1,300, and the Soviet Union,:1,200.
“The Russian Embassy in Wash-
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ere
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If you have reached a rank above Colonel in
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As an educator, if you are a College Presi-
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the Sorbonne, you can gain admission into
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achieve the Vice-Presidency and Directorship
of even a large corporation. He must be either
the Chairman of the Board or the President —
and his company must be listed on one of the
established stock exchanges or known to be
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Despite these rigorous restrictions, some
40,000 biographies have been assembled for
WORLD BIOGRAPHY, the Fourth, (1948)
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vian’, South Africans, etc., than in any other
worldwide publication.
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