Fine Art
Otto Plattner

Otto Plattner

German, 1880–1945

Otto Plattner war ein deutscher Maler, geboren 1880. Er ist bekannt für seine Beiträge zur expressionistischen Bewegung im frühen 20. Jahrhundert. Plattner studierte an der Akademie der Bildenden Künste in München, wo er von den Werken zeitgenössischer Künstler und den aufkommenden modernistischen Strömungen beeinflusst wurde. Im Laufe seiner Karriere konzentrierte er sich auf Themen menschlicher Emotionen und die Komplexität der menschlichen Existenz und verwendete oft kräftige Farben und dynamische Formen in seinen Werken. Zu seinen bedeutenden Arbeiten gehören 'Der Schrei der Stadt' und 'Reflexionen der Seele', die seinen einzigartigen Stil und seine emotionale Tiefe zeigen. Plattners Werk gilt als bedeutend für die Erkundung psychologischer Themen und seinen Einfluss auf spätere expressionistische Künstler. Er starb 1945.

46 Werke

A cartoonish child with exaggerated features holds a golden-brown loaf of bread, smiling widely with gleaming teeth.

Volro – Das neue Hartbrot für dein Kind

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A satirical poster depicting energetic workers above and a clownish bureaucrat below, contrasting labor and idleness.

Was ist besser? – Wohnungsbau-Initiative Nein!

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A man in a green apron prunes bright red branches from a striped tree, his muscular arms and determined expression conveying urgency.

Werktätige Bürger – Zur Urne mit Liste 1 – Bürger- & Gewerbepartei

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Two men labor intensely, with tools in hand, while a woman observes in the background.

Wie die Arbeit, so der Lohn? Präsenzzeit-Initiative: Ja!

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A woman in a striped dress struggles under a heavy sack labeled '13 Millionen Defizit' while smaller figures approach with bags.

Zu den eigenen Lasten soll die Stadt auch noch die der Vororte tragen? – Wiedervereinigung Nein

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A man in a yellow shirt and red socks plays a large black and white drum, his gaze directed upward, embodying civic pride.

Neue Basler Zeitung

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A satirical poster featuring bold red and black colors, depicting idealistic slogans contrasted with caricatured realities.

Gegen rote Theorie und Praxis – Bürgerliste 3

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Two men linked arm-in-arm in a ceremonial stride against a backdrop of Swiss crosses and heraldic motifs.

6tes Kantonal-Schützenfest beider Basel in Sissach

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A crowd with arms raised, holding cards marked with the number 2, in front of a monumental staff adorned with flowers.

CH-NB Poster Collection SNL POL 370

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A bearded figure resembling Santa Claus presents a box labeled '10% Steuerabbau' amidst a festive setting with gifts and a Christmas tree.

Das schönste Geschenk – 10% Steuerabbau – Ja

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A bureaucratic figure pours gold into a stylish woman's arms, while a silent crowd passes a shuttered factory below.

Gehaltserhöhung und Ferienverlängerung – Arbeitslosigkeit und Krise – Beamtengesetz: Nein

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A bold red barricade divides a determined crowd under hammer-and-sickle banners and two figures guarding a border.

Hier Basel – hier Schweizer Boden – Liste 3

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Two men in a violent struggle, with a Swiss soldier observing, amidst Swiss flags and a distant tank.

Ist eine solche Wiedervereinigung zeitgemäß! – Nein

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A towering jester in red plays a flute, surrounded by children and a Christmas tree, while a vault marked by a deficit is scrutinized by men.

Keine Steuergelder für die unverantwortliche Ausgabenpolitik eines Fritz Schneider – Darum Weihnachtsabgabe Nein

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A cartoonish animal with a clown's nose and a masked woman in a rabbit costume.

Casino-Maskenbälle 1934 Basel

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A giant airship gliding above the spires of Basel’s cathedral, showcasing contrasts between modern engineering and Gothic architecture.

Graf Zeppelin – Landung Basel

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A vivid tulip confronts a snarling red weasel caught in a mechanical trap.

Wählt Liste 1 – Liberal

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A swirl of caricatured figures and bold lettering depicting a protest against a dental clinic.

Volkszahnklinik Nein!

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A muscular figure strides forward holding a large red flag with a white cross, embodying strength and collective identity.

Bundesfeier

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A man in nightclothes lounges with a shepherd's crook and a pipe, surrounded by a cat and a chef presenting a cake.

An den müden Grossratswähler

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A diver in red trunks is poised above a blue pool, about to enter the water, with his reflection visible below.

Schwimmbad Liestal

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A monumental figure of a working man with a white beard holding a flag against a red background.

CH-NB Poster Collection SNL POL 381

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A lone unclothed figure rides a winged horse above a crowd, framed by a swirling banner of Basel.

Basler Dichter-Abende im Stadtcasino – Emanuel Stickelberger

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A man in a green apron saws red branches from a tree with a black and white trunk, symbolizing labor and progress.

CH-NB Plakatsammlung SNL POL 371

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A muscular man grapples with a red serpent, holding a key-shaped shield adorned with a black spiral.

CH-NB Plakatsammlung SNL POL 380

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A bold figure in red and black beats a drum, drawing attention with exaggerated features and a striking striped pattern.

Louvre Basel – Totaler Ausverkauf

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A fantastical character in profile with a sharp nose, wearing a black and red costume, adorned with a large hat and roses.

Plakat Quodlibet-Maskenball im Stadtcasino Basel

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A skull-like head in jaundiced yellow with exaggerated features against a stark background.

Nicole der rote Diktator von Genf. Wollt ihr ihm auch Basel ausliefern? – Nein! – Darum wählt: Dr. Im Hof, Dr. Ludwig, Ingenieur Meyer, Dr. Niederhauser

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A black figure with a curled staff encircles a flowering tree, while red insects swarm around it.

Liste 3 – Liberal

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A trio of caricatured figures approaches a half-open door, with a wary woman peering from behind it.

Hausier-Gesetz – Ja

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A jester-like figure rides atop an elderly woman, embodying social critique with exaggerated expressions and bold slogans.

Kein Staatstheater! – Theatervorlage: Nein!

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A farmer with a scythe cuts through a field of yellow wheat, embodying rural strength and pride.

Kantonale Ausstellung landwirtschaftlicher Produkte des Baselbiets – Liestal, 6.–8. Oktober

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A large, uniformed figure with a sly grin stands over smaller figures in a booth, surrounded by spilled coins.

Initiative betreffend Überprüfung des Staatshaushaltes – Ja

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Two figures arm in arm gazing at a blossoming tree filled with pink flowers and birds.

1. Kantonal-Gesangfest beider Basel – Allschwil

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A poster depicting a policeman pushing anxious workers towards a stern official at a desk marked 'Prämien-Einzug'.

33.000 Angestellte und Arbeiter müssen Prämien zahlen! – Zwangs-Arbeitslosen-Versicherung – Nein

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A white stag leaps gracefully against a blue background, its antlers stylized and a golden pretzel floating below.

Bäckerei- und Conditorei-Fachausstellung Basel

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A vibrant poster featuring acrobats, dancers, and a couple in exaggerated forms against a colorful background.

CH-NB Poster Collection SNL EXPO 316

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A stark poster featuring a bearded orator at a podium and a divided crowd in red and black.

CH-NB Plakatsammlung SNL POL 368

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A man grapples with a red serpent, holding its head while wielding a large black key as a weapon.

Erkennt die Gefahr! Wählt bürgerlich! Wählt liberal! – Liste 3

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A political cartoon featuring exaggerated figures and bold red colors, depicting a menacing scene.

[…] Dorum stimme alli guete Schwyzer Jo

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A confident woman in a red uniform gestures toward a cowering man in black and white, surrounded by a mountain of gold coins.

Theater Vorlage – Nein

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A bold artwork featuring a bearded figure at a podium commanding red-clad followers and gatekeepers barring entry to a line of men.

Volkshaus: Nein!

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A towering green figure with a saber and a beer stein, while workers reach for it in frustration.

Wirtschaftsgesetz: Nein

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A satirical depiction of figures burdened by labeled boulders representing taxes and surcharges.

Zur Kommunisten-Initiative

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A muscular figure grips a flag with a bold red and white cross, symbolizing civic power and labor.

Werktätige Bürgerliche – Wählt Liste: 2

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A weathered man with deep grooves on his face, wearing green and red attire, gazing sharply to the left.

XI. Kantonalschützenfest beider Basel, Liestal

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