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Kirsch, John |
Birthplace |
Austria |
Places of residence |
Estes Park, CO (summers) |
Notes |
"John Kirsch, while being held captive as a Russian prisoner during WW I, actually had art save his life. Drawings he had created on teh walls of his cell from stubs of charcoal from his stove, aroused the anger of a prison guard. Before beating Kirsch for disfiguring the walls, the guard decided to report the incident to his superior. The superior, an art lover, saw the drawings and realized Kirsch was a gifted artist. He arranged to have Kirsch released from prison, and the artist spent the remainder of WW I teaching Russian nobility to paint. Born in Austria, Kirsch met his wife and married before coming to the United States. He made his living by painting large murals on the walls of churches. He painted in the broad European style, and became well known for his dramatic skies. His studio in Estes Park was located in the High Drive area, and for many summers, visitors came to appreciate his art. Added 09/11/2013 by Hoerner, B from information found in Mel Busch Archives." |
Occupation |
Artist |
Role |
Artist |
Related Records
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2020.016.060 - Postcard
Postcard featuring print of artwork painted by John Kirsch. Features cabin with mountain background. On reverse "Visit Kirsch's Studio" and small map of how to get to building in the High Drive area. Date estimated from artist's working years and look of postcard. Copy of 2021.028.005
Record Type: Photo
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2021.028.001 - Painting
Watercolor painting by artist John Kirsch, 1961. View of windswept/ baren tree with Longs Peak in background. Unframed with 3.3" off-white matte.
Record Type: Object
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2021.028.002 - Painting
Painting of Longs Peak with baren tree in foreground on paper in frame with decorative metallic matte. Painting features mountain scene with green forest and orange sky behind Longs Peak.
Record Type: Object
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2021.028.003 - Artwork
Copper columbine plate by artist John Kirsch. Small square piece of copper blued to wooden backing with red painted edges. Kirsch lived in Estes Park.
Record Type: Object
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2021.028.004a-b - Artwork
Small copper artwork (A) and black wooden frame (B). Artwork features drawing of flowers which are painted blue, purple, red, and green. Created by artist John Kirsch.
Record Type: Object
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2021.028.005 - Postcard
Postcard featuring print of artwork painted by John Kirsch. Features cabin with mountain background. On reverse "Visit Kirsch's Studio" and small map of how to get to building in the High Drive area. Date estimated from artist's working years and look of postcard. Copy of 2020.016.060
Record Type: Photo
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2021.028.006 - Postcard
Postcard featuring print of artwork painted by John Kirsch. Features mountain scene with trees and waterway in foreground. Printed on reverse reads, "Lloyd's Art Center LAT / Custom Framing / Gallery / Artist's Supplies / 216 N. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525" "Paintings by John Kirsch - Nov. 22-Dec. 31 Opening Reception - Friday, Dec. 3rd, 6-9 pm"
Record Type: Photo
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