Karl Köhler (costume expert)

Karl Köhler (* 1825 in Darmstadt ; † January 21, 1876 in Almoshof near Nuremberg ) was a German painter, draftsman, illustrator and costume expert .

From 1866 he lived in Almoshof near Nuremberg. At times he worked as a teacher at the workers' association in Nuremberg.

He has lasting importance through his writings on architecture and costume history, which were illustrated with numerous woodcut illustrations based on his own designs. In particular, his costume history, originally published under the title Die Trachten der Völker in Bild und Schnitt , is cited and reprinted as a standard work in the edited version by Emma von Sichart , in which mainly the general historical sections were shortened. The English translation by Alexander K. Dallas, reprinted by Dover Publications , was particularly popular .

Publications

Textbook for the study of the history of architecture and the various architectural styles, together with a list of the artistic terms used in the various architectural styles. Hoffmann, Stuttgart 1866 digitized
The costumes of the peoples in picture and cut. A historical and technical representation of human clothing from the earliest times to the nineteenth century and at the same time a supplement to all existing costume works for performing artists, painters, costumers and researchers in the field of costume science. Dresden 1871 digitized
- Practical costume studies in 600 pictures and cuts . Adapted from Carl Köhler by Emma von Sichart. 2 half volumes. Bruckmann, Munich 1926.
- A History of Costume. English translation by Alexander K. Dallas. Watt, New York 1930 digitized version . Reprint: Dover, New York 1963.
The development of the costume in Germany during the Middle Ages and the modern age, with special consideration of the current production methods customary for the individual pieces of clothing. A handbook and textbook for historians, artists, stage managers and cloakroom operators, as well as for tradespeople who deal with the manufacture of clothing . Heerdegen, Nuremberg 1877.

literature

Manfred H. Grieb (Hrsg.): Nürnberger Künstlerlexikon . Vol. 2. KG Saur, Munich 2007, Vol. 2, p. 808.

Remarks

↑ The Nürnberger Künstlerlexikon names 1822 as year of birth and Breslau as place of birth. Here according to authority files and introduction by Köhler: A History of Costume. Watt, New York 1930, p. 5 Note 1.

personal data
SURNAME	Koehler, Karl
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Koehler, Carl
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	German illustrator and costume expert
DATE OF BIRTH	1825
PLACE OF BIRTH	Darmstadt
DATE OF DEATH	January 21, 1876
Place of death	Almoshof near Nuremberg

[1] The Nürnberger Künstlerlexikon names 1822 as year of birth and Breslau as place of birth. Here according to authority files and introduction by Köhler: A History of Costume. Watt, New York 1930, p. 5 Note 1.