Apollo and Marsyas
Hans Thoma
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American Impressionism Painter · Active 1888 – 1888
Hans Thoma
Hans Thoma is among the painters whose work defines the American Impressionism era. Paintale holds 1 of Thoma's works in its collection, spanning themes of religion & mythology.
Religion & Mythology
Where to see the work: Art Institute of Chicago.
Paintings by Hans Thoma (1)
About Hans Thoma
The paintings by Hans Thoma gathered on Paintale span religion & mythology, a set of concerns typical of an artist working through the American Impressionism period. Taken as a group, they show a consistent visual language rather than a series of unrelated commissions.
Museums now holding Hans Thoma's work include Art Institute of Chicago. On each painting's page here, we go beyond the caption to cover subject, symbolism, technique, and provenance — the context a modern viewer needs to see what the original audience saw.
Frequently asked about Hans Thoma
- When did Hans Thoma live?
- Hans Thoma was active around 1888 – 1888, during the American Impressionism period.
- Where can I see paintings by Hans Thoma?
- Art Institute of Chicago.
- What themes did Hans Thoma paint?
- Religion & Mythology.