De ruiker

Georg Sauter, a German painter, lithographer, and draftsman, was born on April 20, 1866, in Markt Rettenbach, Unterallgäu, and passed away on December 20, 1937, in Brannenburg am Inn. Initially trained as a house painter, Sauter's artistic journey began in earnest under the tutelage of a master painter in Munich, where he later pursued formal education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. There, he studied under Ludwig von Löfftz and was influenced by Franz von Lenbach, shaping his early artistic direction. Sauter's career was marked by extensive travels across Europe, including Holland, Belgium, France, and Italy, before settling in London in 1889. In London, he married Lilian Galsworthy, sister of the renowned writer John Galsworthy, and immersed himself in a vibrant artistic community. His associations with figures like Hubert Herkomer, John Lavery, and James Abbott McNeill Whistler significantly influenced his work, evident in the Whistler-esque qualities of his paintings. A notable moment in his career was the controversy surrounding his painting "The Bridal Morning," which, despite winning second prize at the Carnegie Art Institute in 1909, sparked debate for its erotic undertones. The outbreak of World War I brought personal turmoil for Sauter, leading to his internment as an 'Enemy Alien' in 1916 and subsequent expulsion from England. He found refuge in Jena, supported by the families of Otto Schott and Heinrich Gerland, with whom he had formed a friendship in 1906. Sauter's legacy is that of an artist who navigated the complexities of his time, leaving behind a body of work that reflects the diverse influences and challenges he encountered throughout his life.