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Eugen von Kahler, originally Eugen Kohn (6 January 1882, Prague - 13 December 1911, Prague) was a Bohemian-German painter, graphic artist and writer of Jewish ancestry. Most of his works are in the Expressionist style.

He came from a family of wealthy industrialists who changed their name from Kohn to Kahler in 1894. From 1901 to 1905, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, with Heinrich Knirr and Franz von Stuck. During this time, he also took private lessons from Hugo von Habermann.[1]

He was diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1900 and his education was interrupted by numerous stays in sanatoria.[1] Despite this, he was able to travel to Paris in 1907, where he took a course in plein aire painting at a private school and copied works at the Louvre. He was a regular patron at the Café Du Dôme,[2] where his associates included Friedrich Ahlers-Hestermann, Oskar Moll, Jules Pascin, Elisabeth Epstein and Sonia Terk. His exhibitions included several showings at the Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Indépendants.

In an effort to alleviate his suffering, he took a trip to Egypt in the summer of 1908, seeking a drier climate.[1] The following year, he visited Tunisia and Algeria, which inspired him to create numerous works with Orientalist themes; some of which were shown at an exhibit by the Neue Künstlervereinigung München in 1911.[2] That same year, his father was knighted and everyone in his family became entitled to attach "von" to their names. This was followed by his first solo exhibition at the Moderne Galerie, operated by the art collector, Heinrich Thannhauser [de].

Success was short lived, however, as he succumbed to his illness two months later. A few days after his death, two of his works were displayed at the first exhibition of Der Blaue Reiter.[1] He was interred at the New Jewish Cemetery. His estate was managed by his cousin, the writer Erich von Kahler, who discovered a large number of poems. They were published in 1914 by Poeschel & Trepte, as a limited edition, under the title Sinnen und Gesang (roughly, Feelings and Song). [3]

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  • EUGEN VON KAHLER, FLOWERS WITH MOUNTAIN, INK ON PAPER
    Feb. 06, 2025

    EUGEN VON KAHLER, FLOWERS WITH MOUNTAIN, INK ON PAPER

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Flowers with Mountain Medium: Ink on Paper Image Size: 8.5 x 6.5 inches Size: 11 in. x 19 in. (27.94 cm x 48.26 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Arabic Street Scene, Gouache on Paper
    Nov. 17, 2022

    Eugen von Kahler, Arabic Street Scene, Gouache on Paper

    Est: $2,000 - $2,800

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Arabic Street Scene Medium: Gouache on Paper, signed, titled and medium detailed in pencil Image Size: 13.5 x 17 inches Size: 18 in. x 13 in. (45.72 cm x 33.02 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Battle of Horsemen, Pen Drawing , titled and medium labeled
    Dec. 17, 2020

    Eugen von Kahler, Battle of Horsemen, Pen Drawing , titled and medium labeled

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Battle of Horsemen Medium: Pen Drawing, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil Image Size: 4.5 x 5.5 inches Size: 8.5 in. x 9 in. (21.59 cm x 22.86 cm)

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  • Eugen Kahler von - Streets in the Orient
    Nov. 29, 2020

    Eugen Kahler von - Streets in the Orient

    Est: Kč400,000 - Kč600,000

    oil on canvas glued on paperboard, dated around 1909,

    Galerie KODL
  • Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames , Pen Drawing
    Dec. 29, 2019

    Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames , Pen Drawing

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: London on Thames Medium: Pen Drawing, signed and titled in pencil Image Size: 6 x 13 inches Size: 10 in. x 17 in. (25.4 cm x 43.18 cm)

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  • Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames , Pen Drawing
    Dec. 11, 2019

    Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames , Pen Drawing

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: London on Thames Medium: Pen Drawing, signed and titled in pencil Image Size: 6 x 13 inches Size: 10 in. x 17 in. (25.4 cm x 43.18 cm)

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  • Eugen von Kahler, Family in House , Etching
    Oct. 24, 2019

    Eugen von Kahler, Family in House , Etching

    Est: $600 - $900

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Family in House Medium: Etching, signed and titled in pencil Image Size: 5 x 3.5 inches Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm)

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  • Eugen von Kahler, Woods with Palms, Pencil Drawing
    Sep. 20, 2019

    Eugen von Kahler, Woods with Palms, Pencil Drawing

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Woods with Palms Medium: Pencil Drawing, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil Image Size: 9 x 11 inches Size: 13 in. x 15.5 in. (33.02 cm x 39.37 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames , Pen Drawing
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames , Pen Drawing

    Est: $900 - $1,200

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: London on Thames Medium: Pen Drawing, signed and titled in pencil Image Size: 6 x 13 inches Size: 10 in. x 17 in. (25.4 cm x 43.18 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Landscape of Coast in Sepia, Watercolor Painting
    Jan. 24, 2018

    Eugen von Kahler, Landscape of Coast in Sepia, Watercolor Painting

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Landscape of Coast in Sepia Medium: Watercolor, signed and titled in pencil Image Size: 8.5 x 10.5 inches Size: 13 in. x 16 in. (33.02 cm x 40.64 cm)

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  • Eugen von Kahler, Manaksh Village Square, Etching
    Aug. 10, 2017

    Eugen von Kahler, Manaksh Village Square, Etching

    Est: $500 - $700

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Manaksh Village Square Medium: Etching, signed and medium labeled in pencil Image Size: 5 x 7 inches Size: 10 in. x 13 in. (25.4 cm x 33.02 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Orientalist Landscape, Pen Drawing
    Mar. 30, 2017

    Eugen von Kahler, Orientalist Landscape, Pen Drawing

    Est: $900 - $1,200

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Orientalist Landscape Medium: Pencil Drawing, medium labeled in pencil Image Size: 10 x 14 inches Size: 16.5 in. x 22.5 in. (41.91 cm x 57.15 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Flowers with Mountain, Ink Drawing
    Feb. 01, 2017

    Eugen von Kahler, Flowers with Mountain, Ink Drawing

    Est: $700 - $900

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Flowers with Mountain Medium: Ink on Paper Image Size: 8.5 x 6.5 inches Size: 11 in. x 19 in. (27.94 cm x 48.26 cm)

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  • Expressionismus - - Kahler, Eugen von. Sinnen und Gesang. Seinen Freunden z
    Nov. 05, 2016

    Expressionismus - - Kahler, Eugen von. Sinnen und Gesang. Seinen Freunden z

    Est: €200 - €300

    Expressionismus - - Kahler, Eugen von. Sinnen und Gesang. Seinen Freunden zur Erinnerung an ihn mitgeteilt. Mit einem montierten Porträt und 1 Deckelvignette von Grete Weisgerber. (Leipzig, Druck bei Poeschel und Trepte), 1914. 53 S., 1 Bl. 24,5 x 18 cm. Illustrierter Original-Pappband (etwas nachgedunkelt, beschabt und fleckig). In nur 100 Exemplaren gedruckt, hier mit Namenseintrag für Fega und Efraim Frisch. - Kahler, Cousin von Erich von Kahler (der vermutlich auch federführend bei der Herausgabe dieses Bandes war), war Dichter und Maler. Nach seinem frühen Tod an TBC schrieb ihm kein geringerer als Kandinsky den Nachruf und veröffentlichte den Text mit Abbildungen zweier Werke Kahlers (deren Originale sich im Besitz von Kandinsky und Franz Marc befanden) im "Blauen Reiter". Der Empfänger des Exemplars war seinerzeit Lektor im Georg Müller Verlag. - Anfangs Exlibris, zwei Seiten durch Lesebändchen verfärbt, sonst ordentlich.

    Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
  • Eugen von Kahler, Bohemian Village, Pen Drawing
    Oct. 20, 2016

    Eugen von Kahler, Bohemian Village, Pen Drawing

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Bohemian Village Medium: Pen Drawing Size: 10 in. x 13.5 in. (25.4 cm x 34.29 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, David and Bathsheva, Ink Drawing
    Apr. 28, 2016

    Eugen von Kahler, David and Bathsheva, Ink Drawing

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: David and Bathsheva Medium: Pen Drawing, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil Image Size: 13 x 8.5 inches Size: 20 in. x 14.5 in. (50.8 cm x 36.83 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Southern Haringale, Ink and Wash Drawing
    Mar. 30, 2016

    Eugen von Kahler, Southern Haringale, Ink and Wash Drawing

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Southern Haringale Medium: Ink and Wash on Paper, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil Image Size: 8.5 x 4.5 inches Size: 12.5 in. x 8 in. (31.75 cm x 20.32 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Carriage with Horses, Watercolor
    Oct. 21, 2015

    Eugen von Kahler, Carriage with Horses, Watercolor

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) Title: Carriage with Horses Medium: Watercolor, signed, titled, and medium detailed in pencil Image Size: 9 x 12 inches Size: 14 in. x 17 in. (35.56 cm x 43.18 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Mountain Landscape, Watercolor
    Apr. 23, 2015

    Eugen von Kahler, Mountain Landscape, Watercolor

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911)|| Title: Mountain Landscape|| Medium: Watercolor, medium labeled in pencil|| Size: 10.5 in. x 8.5 in. (26.67 cm x 21.59 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Death Scene, Watercolor
    Nov. 20, 2014

    Eugen von Kahler, Death Scene, Watercolor

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) || Title: Death Scene || Medium: Watercolor || Size: 9 in. x 10 in. (22.86 cm x 25.4 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Battle of Horsemen, Pen Drawing
    Nov. 20, 2014

    Eugen von Kahler, Battle of Horsemen, Pen Drawing

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) || Title: Battle of Horsemen || Medium: Pen Drawing, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil || Image Size: 4.5 x 5.5 inches || Size: 8.5 in. x 9 in. (21.59 cm x 22.86 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Arabic Street Scene, Gouache Painting
    Oct. 23, 2014

    Eugen von Kahler, Arabic Street Scene, Gouache Painting

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) || Title: Arabic Street Scene || Medium: Gouache on Paper, signed, titled and medium detailed in pencil || Image Size: 13.5 x 17 inches || Size: 18 in. x 13 in. (45.72 cm x 33.02 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, African Coast, Pen Drawing
    Aug. 20, 2014

    Eugen von Kahler, African Coast, Pen Drawing

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) || Title: African Coast || Medium: Pen Drawing, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil || Image Size: 13.5 x 17 inches || Size: 18 in. x 13 in. (45.72 cm x 33.02 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames, Pen Drawing
    Mar. 26, 2014

    Eugen von Kahler, London on Thames, Pen Drawing

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) | Title: London on Thames | Medium: Pen Drawing, signed and titled in pencil | Image Size: 6 x 13 inches | Size: 10 in. x 17 in. (25.4 cm x 43.18 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Landscape, Watercolor Painting
    Feb. 20, 2014

    Eugen von Kahler, Landscape, Watercolor Painting

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) | Title: Landscape | Medium: Watercolor, signed in pencil | Size: 9 in. x 10 in. (22.86 cm x 25.4 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Family in House, Etching
    Dec. 11, 2013

    Eugen von Kahler, Family in House, Etching

    Est: $700 - $900

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) || Title: Family in House || Medium: Etching, signed and titled in pencil || Image Size: 5 x 3.5 inches || Size: 13 in. x 10 in. (33.02 cm x 25.4 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Battle of Horsemen, Pen Drawing
    Nov. 23, 2013

    Eugen von Kahler, Battle of Horsemen, Pen Drawing

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) || Title: Battle of Horsemen || Medium: Pen Drawing, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil || Image Size: 4.5 x 5.5 inches || Size: 8.5 in. x 9 in. (21.59 cm x 22.86 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Spanish Church, Watercolor Painting
    Jul. 17, 2013

    Eugen von Kahler, Spanish Church, Watercolor Painting

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911)<br>Title: Spanish Church<br>Year: 1910<br>Medium: Watercolor, signed, titled, dated and medium labeled in pencil<br>Image Size: 11 x 9 inches<br>Size: 17 in. x 12.5 in. (43.18 cm x 31.75 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Christ Phantasm, Watercolor
    Jun. 19, 2013

    Eugen von Kahler, Christ Phantasm, Watercolor

    Est: $3,500 - $4,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) - Title: Christ Phantasm - Medium: Watercolor, signed, titled and medium labeled in pencil - Image Size: 9 x 13 inches - Size: 13.5 in. x 17 in. (34.29 cm x 43.18 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Manaksh Village Square, Etching
    Jan. 31, 2013

    Eugen von Kahler, Manaksh Village Square, Etching

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) | Title: Manaksh Village Square | Medium: Etching, signed and medium labeled in pencil | Image Size: 5 x 7 inches | Size: 10 in. x 13 in. (25.4 cm x 33.02 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Spanish Church, Watercolor
    Jan. 31, 2013

    Eugen von Kahler, Spanish Church, Watercolor

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) | Title: Spanish Church | Year: 1910 | Medium: Watercolor, signed, titled, dated and medium labeled in pencil | Image Size: 11 x 9 inches | Size: 17 in. x 12.5 in. (43.18 cm x 31.75 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Radienenge, Etching
    Nov. 08, 2012

    Eugen von Kahler, Radienenge, Etching

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) | Title: Radienenge | Medium: Etching, signed and medium detailed in pencil | Image Size: 10 x 13 inches | Size: 35 in. x 5 in. (88.9 cm x 12.7 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Carriage with Horses, Watercolor
    Nov. 08, 2012

    Eugen von Kahler, Carriage with Horses, Watercolor

    Est: $5,000 - $6,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) | Title: Carriage with Horses | Medium: Watercolor, signed, titled, and medium detailed in pencil | Image Size: 9 x 12 inches | Size: 14 in. x 17 in. (35.56 cm x 43.18 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Arabic Street Scene, Gouache Painting
    Nov. 08, 2012

    Eugen von Kahler, Arabic Street Scene, Gouache Painting

    Est: $5,000 - $6,000

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) | Title: Arabic Street Scene | Medium: Gouache on Paper, signed, titled and medium detailed in pencil | Image Size: 13.5 x 17 inches | Size: 18 in. x 13 in. (45.72 cm x 33.02 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Boehmisches Dorf (Bohemian Village), Pastel Drawing
    Nov. 17, 2011

    Eugen von Kahler, Boehmisches Dorf (Bohemian Village), Pastel Drawing

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) - Title: Boehmisches Dorf (Bohemian Village) - Year: circa 1910 - Medium: Pastel on Paper - Size: 12.5 in. x 16.5 in. (31.75 cm x 41.91 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler, Boehmisches Dorf (Bohemian Village), Pastel Drawing
    Aug. 25, 2011

    Eugen von Kahler, Boehmisches Dorf (Bohemian Village), Pastel Drawing

    Est: $3,500 - $4,500

    Artist: Eugen von Kahler, Czech (1882 - 1911) - Title: Boehmisches Dorf (Bohemian Village) - Year: circa 1910 - Medium: Pastel on Paper - Size: 12.5 in. x 16.5 in. (31.75 cm x 41.91 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Eugen von Kahler (Czechoslovakian, 1882-1911) Nature morte, 1907 15 3/16 x 18 1/8in (38.5 x 46cm)
    Nov. 09, 2010

    Eugen von Kahler (Czechoslovakian, 1882-1911) Nature morte, 1907 15 3/16 x 18 1/8in (38.5 x 46cm)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Nature morte, 1907 oil on canvas 15 3/16 x 18 1/8in (38.5 x 46cm)

    Bonhams
  • Eugen von Kahler (Czechoslovakian, 1882-1911) Biblische komposition, 1910 31 5/16 x 37 3/8in (79.5 x 95cm)
    Nov. 09, 2010

    Eugen von Kahler (Czechoslovakian, 1882-1911) Biblische komposition, 1910 31 5/16 x 37 3/8in (79.5 x 95cm)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Biblische komposition, 1910 signed with initials and dated 'E.K. 1910' (lower left) oil on canvas 31 5/16 x 37 3/8in (79.5 x 95cm)

    Bonhams
  • KAHLER, EUGEN (1882 Prague - 1911 Munich) At the Bazaar. 1911.
    Jun. 20, 2008

    KAHLER, EUGEN (1882 Prague - 1911 Munich) At the Bazaar. 1911.

    Est: CHF7,000 - CHF10,000

    KAHLER, EUGEN (1882 Prague - 1911 Munich) At the Bazaar. 1911. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right and dated: Eugen Kahler 1911. 69.5 x 85 cm. KAHLER, EUGEN (1882 Prag - 1911 München) Auf dem Bazaar. 1911. Öl auf Leinwand. Unten rechts und datiert: Eugen Kahler 1911. 69,5 x 85 cm.

    Koller Auctions
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