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Hans Anton Aschenborn (1 February 1888 – 10 April 1931) was a renowned animal painter of African wildlife. He is the father of
/ref> A Master of Arts thesis by Karin Skawran Karin Skawran has become a professor afterwards as can be seen from the text in the following link (see also foreword
/ref> concerning the graphic works of Hans Anton Aschenborn was published in the South African art and culture periodical, ''Lantern'' in 1965.(Only in print) Master of Arts thesis about Hans Anton's graphical Work by Karin Skawran in the 'Lantern' - ''A Journal of Knowledge and Culture'', (1965 December - Vol. XV, No. 2, pp. 58/6
)) In 1963 the University of Pretoria published a book about Aschenborn as an artist entitled, ''Hans Anton Aschenborn : Mens en Kunstenaar''.1963, University of Pretoria, book by Karin M. Skawran in Afrikaans named ''Hans Anton Aschenborn : Mens en Kunstenaar'
/ref> In 1970 another one followed by the Pretoria Art Museum ( South Africa) and a doctoral dissertation1963, Skawran, Karin, access to her doctoral dissertation (MA) about his work - PDF format
University of Pretoria concerning his work was done.Book about Hans Anton printed in 1970 by the Pretoria Art Museum ( South Africabr>
/ref> Other publications on Aschenborn feature his etchings and linocuts.Aschenborn's ''Etchings = Etse = Radierungen'', Karin M. Skawran, 1972
/ref>''Hans Anton Aschenborn - Linosneë = Linocuts = Linolschnitte'', Karin M. Skawran, 197
/ref> He is well known for his
/ref> Some of his German books were translated into Afrikaans, giving him a role in Afrikaans literature.Chapter in Afrikaans about Hans Anton Aschenborn also as a writer (please scroll down to the end) in wikisource by Pieter Cornelis Schoonees, who wrote about Hans Anton Aschenborn (translated): "On the field of artistically portraying our wildlife he is a pioneer …"''
While working on his book about
/ref> and closely observing them, Aschenborn discovered a variety that has been named after him, '' Genus Aschenborni''.
/ref> In southern Africa, he has been honored frequently with dedications. In Windhoek ( Namibia) there is the ''Aschenborn Street'', and in Cape Town ( South Africa) the ''Hans Aschenborn Road''.
He was born in Kiel, Germany. In 1909, he emigrated to Namibia, where in 1912 he bought a farm named, "Quickborn". In 1913 he married Emma Bredow. He moved with his family to South Africa in 1920, before returning to Germany in 1921. He died in Kiel during April 1931.Biographies of Namibian Personalities - search for ''Aschenborn, Hans Anton
/ref> His son,
Roos, Nico (1978), ''Art in South-West Africa'', Aschenborn’s art (apart that from other Namibian artists) is also covered in the book of Nico Roos – being a renowned Namibian artist himself
Hans Anton Aschenborn (1 February 1888 – 10 April 1931) was a renowned animal painter of African wildlife. He is the father of Dieter Aschenborn
Dieter Aschenborn (15 November 1915 in Okahandja, Namibia – September 2002 in Windhoek, Namibia) was a Namibian painter.
and the grandfather of Hans Ulrich Aschenborn
Hans Ulrich "Uli" Aschenborn (born 6 September 1947 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a Southern African animal painter.
, both painters.
Hans Anton worked both in Germany and in southern Africa. His work is featured in the older German Thieme-Becker or Saur art encyclopedia.German reference/ref> A Master of Arts thesis by Karin Skawran Karin Skawran has become a professor afterwards as can be seen from the text in the following link (see also foreword
/ref> concerning the graphic works of Hans Anton Aschenborn was published in the South African art and culture periodical, ''Lantern'' in 1965.(Only in print) Master of Arts thesis about Hans Anton's graphical Work by Karin Skawran in the 'Lantern' - ''A Journal of Knowledge and Culture'', (1965 December - Vol. XV, No. 2, pp. 58/6
)) In 1963 the University of Pretoria published a book about Aschenborn as an artist entitled, ''Hans Anton Aschenborn : Mens en Kunstenaar''.1963, University of Pretoria, book by Karin M. Skawran in Afrikaans named ''Hans Anton Aschenborn : Mens en Kunstenaar'
/ref> In 1970 another one followed by the Pretoria Art Museum ( South Africa) and a doctoral dissertation1963, Skawran, Karin, access to her doctoral dissertation (MA) about his work - PDF format
University of Pretoria concerning his work was done.Book about Hans Anton printed in 1970 by the Pretoria Art Museum ( South Africabr>
/ref> Other publications on Aschenborn feature his etchings and linocuts.Aschenborn's ''Etchings = Etse = Radierungen'', Karin M. Skawran, 1972
/ref>''Hans Anton Aschenborn - Linosneë = Linocuts = Linolschnitte'', Karin M. Skawran, 197
/ref> He is well known for his
illustration
An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in print and digital published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, vid ...
s of books and as an author and poet. Many of his works still are featured and may be found on the Internet. He was revered as a pioneer in the realistic portrayal of African wildlife. In 1916 he wrote the lyrics of the song, "Heia Safari", which also remains popular.Aschenborn wrote the text for the song ''Heia Safari'', which is still popula/ref> Some of his German books were translated into Afrikaans, giving him a role in Afrikaans literature.Chapter in Afrikaans about Hans Anton Aschenborn also as a writer (please scroll down to the end) in wikisource by Pieter Cornelis Schoonees, who wrote about Hans Anton Aschenborn (translated): "On the field of artistically portraying our wildlife he is a pioneer …"''
While working on his book about
gemsbok
The gemsbok or South African oryx (''Oryx gazella'') is a large antelope in the genus ''Oryx''. It is native to the extremely dry, arid regions of Southern Africa; notably, the Kalahari Desert. Some authorities formerly classified the East Afric ...
(which was also translated into English)''The life story of a gemsbuck; my gemsbuck book'' by Hans Anton Aschenborn, 192/ref> and closely observing them, Aschenborn discovered a variety that has been named after him, '' Genus Aschenborni''.
Gemsbok
The gemsbok or South African oryx (''Oryx gazella'') is a large antelope in the genus ''Oryx''. It is native to the extremely dry, arid regions of Southern Africa; notably, the Kalahari Desert. Some authorities formerly classified the East Afric ...
, ''Oryx: Genus Aschenborni/ref> In southern Africa, he has been honored frequently with dedications. In Windhoek ( Namibia) there is the ''Aschenborn Street'', and in Cape Town ( South Africa) the ''Hans Aschenborn Road''.
Biography
He was born in Kiel, Germany. In 1909, he emigrated to Namibia, where in 1912 he bought a farm named, "Quickborn". In 1913 he married Emma Bredow. He moved with his family to South Africa in 1920, before returning to Germany in 1921. He died in Kiel during April 1931.Biographies of Namibian Personalities - search for ''Aschenborn, Hans Anton/ref> His son,
Dieter Aschenborn
Dieter Aschenborn (15 November 1915 in Okahandja, Namibia – September 2002 in Windhoek, Namibia) was a Namibian painter.
(15 November 1915 – 11 September 2002), and his grandson, Uli Aschenborn
Hans Ulrich "Uli" Aschenborn (born 6 September 1947 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a Southern African animal painter.
(6 September 1947), also are well-known animal painters in the south of Africa. The art work of all three Aschenborns may be found in the galleries, museums, and public buildings of Namibia. and an exhibition of the work of all three generations was held in Namibia during 1965.
Exhibitions (selection)
* 1965 ''3 Generations Aschenborn'' Windhoek (Namibia)(Only in print) ''The Windhoek Advertiser'' (No. 5732, 21 September 1965) - ''The story behind the Aschenborn exhibition - Family's art through three generations'' * 1981 ''Hans Anton Aschenborn Commemorative Exhibition'' - Arts Association Namibia (nowNational Art Gallery of Namibia
The National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) is a state-owned art gallery situated in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. It was founded in 1990. The goal of this institution is to preserve and encourage art in Namibia.
It displays in a permanent ...
), WindhoekReference to the Commemorative Exhibition 1981 as well as to some of Aschenborn's bookBibliography
* Vollmer, Hans (1953), ''Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler des XX. Jahrhunderts'', Volume 1, E. A. Seemann, Leipzig, p. 71 * ''Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon'' (1992), ''Die Bildenden Künstler aller Zeiten und Völker'', Volume 5, Saur, Munich 1992, pp. 383 * Kloppers, Sas (2012) ''Directory of Namibian Artists'', Dream Africa Productions and Publishing,Roos, Nico (1978), ''Art in South-West Africa'', Aschenborn’s art (apart that from other Namibian artists) is also covered in the book of Nico Roos – being a renowned Namibian artist himself
Artwork
*See also
* List of German paintersReferences
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