Max Frey

Max Frey was a German artist, primarily known for his paintings, drawings, and prints. Born in 1874 in Mühlburg (now part of Karlsruhe) and died in 1944 in Eisenach, Frey studied at the Karlsruhe Academy of Fine Arts. He is associated with the Karlsruhe artists' colony and with the development of regional artistic expression in Baden. His work often depicted landscapes, genre scenes, and portraits, characterized by a realistic style with influences from Impressionism. Frey's career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which he exhibited his works in various galleries and exhibitions. His legacy resides in the collections of regional museums and private ownership, contributing to the understanding of artistic trends in southern Germany during his lifetime. Despite achieving regional recognition, Frey never attained widespread international fame.