About the Artist Paul Wunderlich

Paul Wunderlich (1927–2010) was a German painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, and one of the most important representatives of Fantastic Figuration in post-war German art. After studying at the Hamburg State Art School (Landeskunstschule Hamburg), he became a professor of graphic arts there in 1963.

Wunderlich first gained international recognition through his virtuoso lithographs and later became widely known for his paintings and sculptures. His work combines elements of Surrealism and Symbolism with influences from the Renaissance and Mannerism. Central themes include idealized human figures, mythological subjects, and motifs of eroticism, transformation, and dreams.

From the 1960s onward, Wunderlich developed a distinctive visual language characterized by elegant lines, refined color compositions, and an atmosphere that is both sensual and enigmatic. His works are held in numerous international museum and private collections.