Timeline

1839

Born in Liptouvar, Hungary

1912

Died in Vienna, Austria

Kern made his debut in Vienna in 1880; he also exhibited in Munich. Paintings by the artist can be found in many European collections.

Golden old age was fertile subject matter for Hermann Kern. He developed the genre to a high pitch of detail and finish, with scenes of old men in interiors, pottering about in a clutter of jumble. He created that highly prized mood of cosiness tinged with nostalgia.