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Works by the Darmstadt expressionist artist on display until January 2026
As the Kunst Archiv Darmstadt announces, the institution is presenting selected works by the artist Maria von Heider-Schweinitz . The exhibition "Image and Self-Image" will run until January 9, 2026.
Johanna Maria Lina Countess von Schweinitz und Krain, Baroness von Kauder, born in Darmstadt in 1894, is considered to be part of the second generation of Expressionists. After a youth in Berlin and a period of sculpture, she turned to painting in 1932. A close friendship with Karl Schmidt-Rottluff encouraged her on this path.
Her first oil paintings in the expressive style were created in 1934—at a time when Expressionism had officially fallen into disrepute. Nevertheless, Heider-Schweinitz continued working consistently. Her paintings—mostly oil on canvas—depict landscapes, still lifes, and figure paintings. Particularly striking is the recurring depiction of a female type who often bears resemblance to the artist herself.
Despite personal setbacks, the painter remained true to her artistic path. She died in Frankfurt am Main in 1974 at the age of 80.
Further information about the exhibition can be found on the website of the Kunst Archiv Darmstadt
Exhibition information:
- Title: “Maria von Heider-Schweinitz – Image and Self-Image”
- Duration: until January 9, 2026
- Location: Art Archive Darmstadt, Kasinostraße 3
- Opening hours: Tue 10am–1pm, Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–1pm and by appointment
