Exhibition about the artist Robert Sterl (open May-October)
The Robert Sterl House is one of the few original artists' residences in Germany to have been preserved. In 1919, Professor Robert Sterl and his wife Helene bought the house in Naundorf No. 40 and moved from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland. Sterl immediately had a studio wing added. Conveniently located close to the railway station, the famous painter was able to travel daily by train from Stadt Wehlen to Dresden, where he continued to teach at the art academy. When Robert Sterl acquired the house, it offered an unobstructed view of the Elbe valley and Stadt Wehlen. Within eight decades, the hillside was transformed into dense forest. Since 1998, careful attempts have been made to restore some of the original character of a garden in the area near the house. Since 1999, the interior of the house has shone again in Sterl's colour scheme following a partial renovation.
AUTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION
Robert Sterl wrote countless letters from his travels to his wife Helene. They are the most important source for biographical research, as Sterl did not keep a diary. Sterl also corresponded with many artists, art historians and other important personalities, letters from whom are preserved in our archive. For example, letters from Albiker, Bantzer and Corinth, as well as Lehrs and Posse, can be found in our archive, which is accessible for academic research purposes. Part of Sterl's autograph estate is now kept at the Stiftung Archiv der Akademie der Künste in Berlin.
BIBLIOTHEK
It is very rare for a complete artists' library from the early 20th century to have survived. In addition to numerous art magazines and important exhibition catalogues, there are also works on contemporary art and art history. Sterl's pronounced interest in Russia is reflected in editions of Maxim Gorky's and Fyodor Dostoyevsky's works. The collection also includes bibliophile editions - such as the "Book of Judith" with lithographs by Corinth or the edition of "Epithalamia" by Elsa Asenijeff with Klinger drawings and, of course, Sterl's lithograph "Music on the Volga" by Oskar Bie.
ARTIST'S BEQUEST AND ARTIST'S GIFTS
Our most important tasks include the preservation, care and scientific processing of Robert Sterl's artistic oeuvre. To date, 235 paintings, of which around 100 are on permanent display, more than 2600 hand drawings, 200 sketchbooks and an extensive collection of prints have been preserved in our archive. Graphic art is presented primarily in thematic special exhibitions. At the same time, the graphic oeuvre is made accessible as a study collection for scientific and art education purposes. The collection also includes gifts from artists - including Sterl's students such as Robert Liebknecht - and a portfolio from the Dresden Artists' Association for Sterl's 60th birthday in 1927.
Gästekarte Sächsische Schweiz
With the Guest Card Saxon Switzerland you receive a €1.00 discount on the admission price.
AUTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION
Robert Sterl wrote countless letters from his travels to his wife Helene. They are the most important source for biographical research, as Sterl did not keep a diary. Sterl also corresponded with many artists, art historians and other important personalities, letters from whom are preserved in our archive. For example, letters from Albiker, Bantzer and Corinth, as well as Lehrs and Posse, can be found in our archive, which is accessible for academic research purposes. Part of Sterl's autograph estate is now kept at the Stiftung Archiv der Akademie der Künste in Berlin.
BIBLIOTHEK
It is very rare for a complete artists' library from the early 20th century to have survived. In addition to numerous art magazines and important exhibition catalogues, there are also works on contemporary art and art history. Sterl's pronounced interest in Russia is reflected in editions of Maxim Gorky's and Fyodor Dostoyevsky's works. The collection also includes bibliophile editions - such as the "Book of Judith" with lithographs by Corinth or the edition of "Epithalamia" by Elsa Asenijeff with Klinger drawings and, of course, Sterl's lithograph "Music on the Volga" by Oskar Bie.
ARTIST'S BEQUEST AND ARTIST'S GIFTS
Our most important tasks include the preservation, care and scientific processing of Robert Sterl's artistic oeuvre. To date, 235 paintings, of which around 100 are on permanent display, more than 2600 hand drawings, 200 sketchbooks and an extensive collection of prints have been preserved in our archive. Graphic art is presented primarily in thematic special exhibitions. At the same time, the graphic oeuvre is made accessible as a study collection for scientific and art education purposes. The collection also includes gifts from artists - including Sterl's students such as Robert Liebknecht - and a portfolio from the Dresden Artists' Association for Sterl's 60th birthday in 1927.
Gästekarte Sächsische Schweiz
With the Guest Card Saxon Switzerland you receive a €1.00 discount on the admission price.
