Art Society

Malkasten

Malkasten was an art society founded in Düsseldorf in 1848. This catalog holds 36 public-domain works by 5 of its members.

About

Founded in 1848 in Düsseldorf, the Malkasten (Paintbox) was a celebrated artists' society and club that served as a social and professional hub for painters, sculptors, and architects. It is historically significant for fostering the Düsseldorf School of painting and organizing the famous annual 'Malkastenfest' carnival, which became a major cultural event in the region.

Member artists

Works by its members