Erich Heckel
Erich Heckel | |
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Heckel painting at the easel – portrait by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner | |
| Born | 31 July 1883 |
| Died | 27 January 1970 (aged 86) Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany |
| Education | Königliche Technische Hochschule |
| Known for | Painting, woodcuts/printmaking |
| Style | Expressionism |
| Movement | Die Brücke |
Erich Heckel (31 July 1883 – 27 January 1970) was a German painter and printmaker, and a founding member of the group Die Brücke ("The Bridge") which existed 1905–1913. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.