Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
„Der Jäger aus Kurpfalz", 1984
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"The Hunter from the Palatinate", 1984
Heinz Friedrich
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Der Schwetzinger Maler und Druckgrafiker Heinz Friedrich konnte auf acht Jahrzehnte künstlerischen Schaffens zurückblicken. Bis kurz vor seinem Tod 2018, im Alter von knapp 94 Jahren, griff er täglich zum Zeichenstift oder Pinsel. Auch Kunst am Bau gehörte zu seinem Oeuvre. Er gestaltete in Schwetzingen drei Fassaden mit Malereien und eine weitere mit einem Mosaik.
Die dynamische Komposition des Bilderfrieses hebt an der linken Flanke mit der Darstellung des „Jägers aus Kurpfalz" an, hinter dem sich Pfalzgraf Johann Casimir (1543-1592) verbergen soll. Im Sattel eines sich aufbäumenden Pferdes bläst er zum Ende einer erfolgreichen Jagd. Mit dem Klang der Hörner, dem so genannten „Halali", erweisen Jäger dem erlegten Wild die letzte Ehre. Dass die Jagd erfolgreich war, zeigt sich in dem von zwei Lakaien getragenen, erlegten Hirsch. Ein weiterer Jäger zu Fuß und die aufgeregte Hundemeute runden die hoch lebendige Szene ab. Alle Figuren sind in der Mode des 18. Jahrhunderts gekleidet, demzufolge spiegeln sie eine Zeit wider, in der das vermeintliche Vorbild des „Jägers aus Kurpfalz" bereits verstorben war. Folglich möge die Figur allgemein die kurfürstlichen Jagden versinnbildlichen, die vor allem während der Regentschaft von Kurfürst Carl Theodor (vor allem 1742-77) regelmäßig von der Sommerresidenz Schwetzingen aus abgehalten wurden.
In der Wandmalerei entfaltet sich die charakteristische, elegante Geschmeidigkeit und farbige Differenzierung der Malerei von Heinz Friedrich. Er hat schon sehr früh in einem rein gegenständlichen, expressiv geprägten Stil seine künstlerische Ausdrucksweise gefunden, dem er ein Künstlerleben lang treu blieb. Die wie auf einer Bühne handelnden Figuren liefern ein lebendiges Spiel an Gestik, Mimik und Körperhaltung. Überdies gelang es dem Künstler, mit seiner Bildergeschichte die für eine malerische Gestaltung eher ungünstige Fassade zu bereichern.
The Schwetzingen painter and printmaker Heinz Friedrich could look back on eight decades of artistic work. Until shortly before his death in 2018, at the age of almost 94, he picked up a pencil or brush every day. Art in architecture was also part of his oeuvre. In Schwetzingen he designed three facades with paintings and another with a mosaic.
The dynamic composition of the picture frieze begins on the left flank with the depiction of the "Hunter from the Electorate of the Palatinate", behind whom Count Palatine Johann Casimir (1543-1592) is said to be hiding. In the saddle of a rearing horse, he blows the whistle to end a successful hunt. With the sound of the horns, the so-called "Halali", hunters pay their last respects to the game they have killed. The fact that the hunt was successful is shown by the killed deer carried by two lackeys. Another hunter on foot and the excited pack of dogs round off the highly lively scene. All figures are dressed in 18th century fashion, reflecting a time when the supposed role model of the "Hunter from the Electorate of the Palatinate" had already died. Consequently, the figure may symbolize the electoral hunts in general, which were regularly held from the summer residence of Schwetzingen, especially during the reign of Elector Carl Theodor (especially 1742-77).
The wall painting reveals the characteristic, elegant suppleness and colorful differentiation of Heinz Friedrich's paintings. He found his artistic expression very early on in a purely objective, expressive style, to which he remained true throughout his artistic life. The figures, acting as if on a stage, provide a lively play of gestures, facial expressions and posture. In addition, the artist succeeded in enriching the façade, which was rather unsuitable for a painterly design, with his picture story.
Erected by Schwetzingen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed
in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 49° 23.135′ N, 8° 34.273′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is at the intersection of Dreikönigstraße and Hebelstraße, on the left when traveling east on Dreikönigstraße. The marker is located at the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dreikönigstraße 3, Schwetzingen BW 68723, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bertha Benz (a few steps from this marker); Kultur - Kulinarik - Feste / Culture - Culinary - Festivals (a few steps from this marker); Schwetzingen und sein Rathaus / Schwetzingen and its town hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Katholische Kirche St. Pankratius / Catholic Church of St. Pankratius (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedenkstätte für die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus / Memorial for the Victims of National Socialism (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Katholisches Schulhaus / Old Catholic Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolas de Pigage (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Musikerfamilie Wendling / Musikerfamilie Danzi (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.
Also see . . . Electoral Tour. Schwetzingen
Starting from Schwetzingen Palace, the Electoral Tour leads to several stops in the city, where aspects of the courtly life of the enlightened and art-loving Elector Carl Theodor of the Palatinate are explained and the effects of the economic factor “Electoral Court” on the then market town of Schwetzingen become visible.(Submitted on October 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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