Hans Schwarz
(1922-2003), Painter; sculptor; illustrator; authorSitter in 3 portraits
Artist of 14 portraits
Painter, sculptor, illustrator and author, Hans Schwarz came to Britain from German-occupied Austria in 1939, his escape made possible by the Kindertransport [children's transport] rescue operation. He studied at Birmingham College of Art and went on to pursue a career in graphic design and illustration, whilst also teaching in various art schools. In the 1960s he took up painting and sculpture full-time and became a portrait painter, his work characterised by the use of bold colour. He was heavily influenced by fellow artist Oskar Kokoschka. Alongside portraits, Schwarz painted landscapes in London and Somerset and wrote several books on painting and drawing.
by Hans Schwarz
oil on board, 1959
NPG 6068
by Hans Schwarz
oil on board, exhibited 1969
NPG 5726
by Hans Schwarz
pastel, crayon and ink on paper, 1984
NPG 5793(1)
by Hans Schwarz
pastel, crayon and ink on paper, 1984
NPG 5793(2)
by Hans Schwarz
pastel, crayon and ink on paper, 1984
NPG 5793(3)
Trade Unionists (sketch) (Joe Gormley; Sidney Weighell; Thomas Jackson)
by Hans Schwarz
pencil and crayon on paper, 1984
NPG 5793(4)
Trade Unionists (sketch) (Joe Gormley; Thomas Jackson; Sidney Weighell)
by Hans Schwarz
pencil, crayon and watercolour, 1984
NPG 5793(5)
Trade Unionists (sketch) (Joe Gormley; Thomas Jackson; Sidney Weighell)
by Hans Schwarz
pencil, crayon and watercolour, 1984
NPG 5793(6)
Trade Unionists (sketch) (Joe Gormley; Thomas Jackson; Sidney Weighell)
by Hans Schwarz
pencil, crayon and watercolour, 1984
NPG 5793(7)
Trade Unionists (Joe Gormley; Thomas Jackson; Sidney Weighell)
by Hans Schwarz
oil on board, 1984
NPG 5749
Donald Oliver Soper, Baron Soper
by Hans Schwarz
watercolour, 1987
NPG 6016
by Hans Schwarz
oil on board, 1992-1993
NPG 6663
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