Werner Berg
1904–1981 · Austrian · 29 artworks
Expressionismsimplified formsexpressive colorrural subject matteremotional intensitywoodcut techniques
artist bio
Werner Berg was an Austrian Expressionist painter known for his stark, simplified depictions of rural life and landscapes in Carinthia. His work captures the essence of the human condition within the context of the natural world, often imbued with a sense of isolation and spiritual depth.
what you'll learn
Studying Berg's work allows students to explore simplified forms, emotional expression through color, and the use of art to convey a sense of place and personal experience. Students can learn how to use abstraction to communicate deeper meaning.
related: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
29 artworks
Der Nachbar
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Towering
1979
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Women in Prayer
1958
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Maundy Thursday
1959
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The Slavonic Cock Crow
1947
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Before the Parsonage
1934
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Spieler
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Before the Early Train
1968
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Heimkehr Im Regen
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Nocturnal Landscape in Lower Carinthia
1958
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Gehöft Im Scheinwerferlicht
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Thomasnacht
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A House with a Flag
1961
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Young Family
1931
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Fahrgast Schlafend
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Rhythmus der Bäume
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Rutarhof Hoflicht
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Eisiger März
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Shell of the Building in Winter
1972
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Niederlage
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Rutarhof (Farmyard Light)
1964
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Farm in Winter
1973
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Churchgoer
1961
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Bowlers (Country Fair)
1962
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Christine Lavant
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Selbst
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Late August
1971
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Altar of the Holy Family
1933
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Woman Waiting on Her Way to the Market
1933
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