Freund Collection

Fate by Hermann Ernst Freund (1786-1840). 1833
Hermann Ernst Freund (1786-1840). Danish sculptor. Fate, 1833. Detail. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Thor Resting with his Hammer, c. 1828. Artist: Freund, Hermann Ernst (1786-1840)
Thor Resting with his Hammer, c. 1828. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

RAYMOND QUENEAU (1903-1976). French writer. Photographed by Gisele Freund

JOHN STEINBECK (1902-1968). American writer. Photographed in 1961 by Gisele Freund

JORGE LUIS BORGES (1899-1986). Argentine writer. Photographed in 1943 by Gisele Freund

Martin Luther prays for his friend, Philipp Melanchthon, who
Luther errettet durch sein gebetseinen - freund Nelanchthon vom tode. Martin Luther prays for his friend, Philipp Melanchthon, who appears near death. Date 1830

John Bull as Protector
John Bull der Freund und Beschutzer der Kleinen - John Bull depicted as the friend and protector of lesser nations

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Hermann Ernst Freund: A Talented Hand Behind the Lens and the Brush Hermann Ernst Freund (1786-1840) was a German artist known for his captivating paintings, including "Thor Resting with his Hammer" (1828) and "Fate" (1833). His artistic prowess spanned across various mediums, but his influence extended beyond the art world. Fast forward to the 20th century, and Freund's name resurfaced through his daughter, Gisele Freund (1912-2000), a renowned photographer. She captured iconic images of literary greats like Raymond Queneau, John Steinbeck, Jorge Luis Borges, and Martin Luther, adding another layer to the Freund legacy. From the muscular form of Thor to the enigmatic faces of literary giants, Freund's artistic imprint continues to resonate, transcending time and mediums.