Otto Dix in Hemmenhofen

The painter and graphic artist Otto Dix (1891-1969) was at the height of his fame when the Nazis expelled him from his professorship at the Dresden Academy in 1933. His art was considered degenerate. In September 1936, the artist retreated with his family to a newly built house in the fishing village of Hemmenhofen on Lake Constance, located on the Höri peninsula. Here, Dix rediscovered the fascination of the landscape for his painting. He also painted scenes from the Christian realm of ideas, subtly taking a stand against militarism and war. Hemmenhofen remained a refuge for him until the end of his life. After the Otto Dix House was placed under the care of the Stuttgart Art Gallery, the house was restored in accordance with heritage preservation standards. Many original pieces of furniture and personal items from the painter and his family were recovered, giving this artist's house an authentic atmosphere. Thus, in 2018, our successful publication with many new photographs by Angelika Fischer will be re-released in a thorough revision!.