Adolf Hölzel

German painter (1853–1934)
Person human Q362498
Adolf Hölzel
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Adolf Hölzel

Summary

Adolf Hölzel is a human[1]. He was born in Olomouc[2]. He was born on May 13, 1853[3]. He passed away in Stuttgart[4]. He died on October 17, 1934[5]. He worked as a painter[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], lithographer[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Hölzel was born in Olomouc[2].
  • Adolf Hölzel died in Stuttgart[4].
  • Adolf Hölzel passed away in Degerloch[12].
  • Adolf Hölzel was born on May 13, 1853[3].
  • Adolf Hölzel died on October 17, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Stuttgart Forest Cemetery[13].
  • Adolf Hölzel's father was Eduard Hölzel[14].
  • Adolf Hölzel's mother was Q137611677[15].
  • Adolf Hölzel was married to Q137611893[16].
  • Adolf Hölzel held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Adolf Hölzel held citizenship in Austria[18].
  • Adolf Hölzel's professions included painter[6].
  • Adolf Hölzel worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Adolf Hölzel's professions included art historian[8].
  • Adolf Hölzel's professions included lithographer[9].
  • Adolf Hölzel worked as a teacher[10].
  • Adolf Hölzel worked as a draftsperson[19].
  • Adolf Hölzel's field of work was painting[20].
  • Adolf Hölzel was employed by State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[21].
  • Adolf Hölzel was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[22].
  • A notable student of Adolf Hölzel was Emil Nolde[23].
  • A notable student of Adolf Hölzel was Axel Törneman[24].
  • A notable student of Adolf Hölzel was Camille Graeser[25].
  • A notable student of Adolf Hölzel was Alfred Heinrich Pellegrini[26].
  • A notable student of Adolf Hölzel was Otto Meyer-Amden[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Hölzel's place of birth was Olomouc[2]. He was born on May 13, 1853[3]. His father was Eduard Hölzel[14]. His mother was Q137611677[15].

Education

Adolf Hölzel was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], lithographer[9], teacher[10], and draftsperson[19]. Adolf Hölzel's field of work was painting[20]. He was employed by State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[21]. Notable students include Emil Nolde[23], a painter[28], 1867–1956[29], of Germany[30], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], specialised in painting[32]; Axel Törneman[24], a painter[33], 1880–1925[34], of Sweden[35]; Camille Graeser[25], an architect[36], 1892–1980[37], of Switzerland[38]; Alfred Heinrich Pellegrini[26], a painter[39], 1881–1958[40], of Switzerland[41]; Otto Meyer-Amden[27], a painter[42], 1885–1933[43], of Switzerland[44]; and Elsbeth Stockmayer[45], a painter[46], 1885–1975[47], of Kingdom of Württemberg[48].

Personal Life

Among Adolf Hölzel's spouses was Q137611893[16].

Death and Burial

Adolf Hölzel died on October 17, 1934[5]. Recorded place of death include Stuttgart[4], a big city[49], in Germany[50] and Degerloch[12], a Stadtbezirk[51], in Germany[52]. He is buried at Stuttgart Forest Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Adolf Hölzel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Hölzel born?

Adolf Hölzel was born in Olomouc[2].

Where did Adolf Hölzel die?

Adolf Hölzel passed away in Stuttgart[4].

Who were Adolf Hölzel's parents?

Adolf Hölzel's father was Eduard Hölzel[14]. Adolf Hölzel's mother was Q137611677[15].

Who was Adolf Hölzel married to?

Adolf Hölzel's spouses include Q137611893[16].

What did Adolf Hölzel do for work?

Adolf Hölzel worked as painter[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], lithographer[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Adolf Hölzel go to school?

Adolf Hölzel was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[22].

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-adolf-holzel
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P973]]: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-adolf-holzel, Add described at URL (P973) to sourced Solis Prints artist page; language English (P407)"
  2. 16d ago · Pescan · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
    Field of work painting
    Has works in the collection Belvedere, Städel Museum, Bavarian State Painting Collections +7
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8669]]: hoelzel-adolf"
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