Leo Putz

Leo Putz (1869-1940): Tyrolean-born painter associated with German Art Nouveau (Jugendstil), Impressionism, and Expressionism. Die Scholle co-founder, Munich Secession member, professor at the National School of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro (now UFRJ). Free resource for researchers and art enthusiasts. Visit website at leoputz.com

Leo Putz Digital Archive is an independent, non-commercial educational resource dedicated to preserving and sharing the life and work of Tyrolean artist Leo Putz (1869–1940). Putz played a significant role in German Impressionism, Jugendstil (Art Nouveau), and the Munich Secession, with a career that spanned both Germany and Brazil, including his tenure as a professor at the National School of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Despite his artistic importance and exhibitions across Europe and South America, Putz remains under-documented in English-language art history. This archive was created to help bridge that gap by:

• Documenting his artistic evolution and biographical timeline
• Cataloging known artworks and exhibitions
• Providing accessible research materials for students and art enthusiasts
• Preserving historical information about an influential yet underrepresented painter

This archive is provided freely as an educational resource for researchers, students, and art enthusiasts.