Charles Gaupp

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1921 - 19433 artworks for sale

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Charles Gaupp, born in Germany in 1921, found himself compelled to escape the clutches of the Nazi regime in 1938. At the tender age of seventeen, he sought refuge in the Netherlands. There, he embarked on a transformative journey, enrolling in the Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (Royal Academy of Fine Arts) in The Hague, under the guidance of renowned mentors, including the esteemed... Read more

Charles Gaupp, born in Germany in 1921, found himself compelled to escape the clutches of the Nazi regime in 1938. At the tender age of seventeen, he sought refuge in the Netherlands. There, he embarked on a transformative journey, enrolling in the Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (Royal Academy of Fine Arts) in The Hague, under the guidance of renowned mentors, including the esteemed Paul Citroen.

During this phase, Gaupp delved into various artistic styles, displaying his versatility by navigating the realms of Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. Notably, his work bore the hallmark of what the Nazis deemed "entartet" or degenerate art.

In a bold personal move, Gaupp transitioned his name from the German "Karl" to the Dutch "Karel" and eventually adopted the English "Charles." In 1943, as a German citizen, he faced compulsory conscription into the German army. Unwavering in his anti-Nazi convictions, this path was inconceivable for him. Tragically, in July 1943, at the tender age of 22, Charles Gaupp chose to end his own life.

 

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