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Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus
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Leipzig Artists' House

 
 
Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus / Leipzig Artists' House Marker - Right Column image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
1. Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus / Leipzig Artists' House Marker - Right Column
Inscription.  
Das Gebäude, ein bedeutendes Beispiel des Leipziger Jugendstils, wurde im Jahr 1900 nach Plänen des Leipziger Architekten Fritz Drechsler errichtet. Im 2. Weltkrieg wurde es am 4. Dezember 1943 zerstört, lediglich das Portal des Hauses blieb erhalten.

An der künstlerischen Gestaltung des Hauses waren über zwanzig Leipziger Künstler beteiligt. Das Gebäude gehörte dem Leipziger Künstlerverein, der hier ebenso seinen Sitz hatte wie der Leipziger Künstlerbund, der Verein Leipziger Architekten, die Leipziger Jahresausstellung und die Allgemeine Deutsche Kunstgenossenschaft. Das Gebäude war auch ein Zentrum des jüdischen Kulturlebens in Leipzig.

In den Ateliers arbeiteten und lebten viele bekannte Maler und Bildhauer. Im Erdgeschoss befanden sich ein Restaurant, ein Künstlercafé und eine Kegelbahn.

Im öffentlichen Durchgang, der zur Zentralstraße führte, stand ein vom Bildhauer Hans Zeißig geschaffenes Denkmal für drei im 1. Weltkrieg gefallene Künstler. Es zeigt einen von Blitzen getroffenen Pegasus.

Im Jahr 2013 wurde das Portal saniert und mit dem historischen Schriftzug versehen. Gleichzeitig konnte der erhalten gebliebene Gedenkstein wieder aufgestellt werden.

An dieser Stelle des Portals befand sich ursprünglich ein Bronzerelief von Carl Seffner. Es zeigte Adam und Eva am Baum der Erkenntnis. Seffner gab Adam die Gesichtszüge des Leipziger Künstlers Max Klinger.

[English Translation:]
The building, an important example of Leipzig Art Nouveau (Jugendstil), was constructed in 1900 according to plans by the Leipzig architect Fritz Drechsler. It was destroyed during World War II on December 4, 1943; only the building's portal survived.

More than twenty Leipzig artists contributed to the artistic design of the building. It belonged to the Leipzig Artists' Association, which had its headquarters here, along with the Leipzig Artists' League, the Association of Leipzig Architects, the Leipzig Annual Exhibition, and the General German Art Cooperative. The building was also a center of Jewish cultural life in Leipzig.

Many well-known painters and sculptors lived and worked in the studios. The ground floor housed a restaurant, an artists' café, and a bowling alley.

In the public passageway leading to Zentralstraße stood a memorial created by the sculptor Hans Zeißig for three artists who were killed in World War I. It depicts Pegasus struck by lightning.

In 2013, the portal was restored and fitted with its historic inscription. At the same time, the surviving memorial stone was reinstalled.

Originally, this location on the portal was occupied by a bronze relief created by Carl Seffner. It depicted Adam and Eve at the Tree of Knowledge. Seffner gave Adam the facial features of the Leipzig artist Max Klinger.
 
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureArts, Letters, MusicWar, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1943.
 
Location. 51° 20.378′ N, 12° 22.084′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Nikischplatz and Bosestraße, on the right when traveling east on Nikischplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nikischpl 3, Leipzig SN 04109, 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: Denkmal für den Ersten Weltkrieg / World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Deutscher Anwaltverein (DAV) / German Bar Association Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Arthur Nikisch (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Arthur Holke (within shouting distance
Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus / Leipzig Artists' House Marker - Left Column image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
2. Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus / Leipzig Artists' House Marker - Left Column
of this marker); Dr. Käthe Windscheid (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fela Frigge (about 180 meters away); Chaim Bleiweiss (about 180 meters away); Bernhard Bleiweiss (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
 
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3. Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus / Leipzig Artists' House Marker - Closeup Right Column
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
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The reverse side of the portal with the restored memorial on the right side.
Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bordura, circa 1914
7. Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.   7. submitted on July 19, 2026.
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