Runge Collection

1931 British General Election, women MPs
1931 British General Election, twelve women MPs elected. From left to right: Mrs Helen Shaw, Lady Gwendolen Iveagh, Miss Irene Ward, Miss Thelma Cazalet, Mrs Mavis Tate, Mrs Ida Copeland

Head and hands of St John, 1806, (1943). Creator: Philipp Otto Runge
Head and hands of St John, 1806, (1943). Drawing in the Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings), by Bernhard Degenhart

Night Darnstedt Johann Adolph 1769-1844 Kruger
Night, Darnstedt, Johann Adolph, 1769-1844, Kruger, Ephraim Gottlieb, 1756-1834, Runge, Philipp Otto, 1777-1810, 1803-1805

P 5 fig 2 Farben-Kugel oder Construction des
P. 5 with fig. 2, Farben-Kugel; oder, Construction des Verhaltnisses aller Mischungen der Farben zu einander, und ihrer vollstandigen Affinitat

Farbenkugel Farben-Kugel oder Construction des
Farbenkugel, Farben-Kugel; oder, Construction des Verhaltnisses aller Mischungen der Farben zu einander, und ihrer vollstandigen Affinitat

Poppy Philipp Otto Runge German 1777 1810 Germany
Poppy; Philipp Otto Runge (German, 1777 - 1810); Germany; about 1800 - 1803; Cut-out silhouette on white paper affixed to blue-gray paper; 25 x 10 cm (9 13, 16 x 3 15, 16 in.)

RUNGE, Philipp Otto (1777-1810). The Great Morning. 1809-1810. Romanticism. Oil on canvas. GERMANY. Hamburg. Hamburger Kunsthalle

The Small Morning. Artist: Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810)
The Small Morning. Found in the collection of Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Triumph of Love, 1800. Private Collection

Pauline Runge with her two-year-old-son, 1807. Artist: Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810)
Pauline Runge with her two-year-old-son, 1807. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Philipp Otto Runge (German, 1777 - 1810), Design for Calendar, engraving

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"Runge: A Multifaceted Artist and Observer of his Time" Philipp Otto Runge (1777-1810), a prominent figure in the art world, left an indelible mark through his diverse works that spanned various mediums. While he is often associated with his paintings, such as "The Small Morning" and "The Triumph of Love, " Runge's artistic talents extended beyond the canvas. In 1931, during the British General Election, women MPs made their mark on history by participating for the first time. This significant event coincided with Runge's creation of "Head and hands of St John" in 1806, showcasing his ability to capture emotion and detail in sculpture. Another notable work by Runge was "Pauline Runge with her two-year-old son" from 1807. This painting not only displayed his skillful brushwork but also highlighted the artist's personal life as he portrayed his own family. Runge's interests were not limited to fine arts alone; he also dabbled in architecture. Collaborating on projects like Asmus H. 's title page for an architectural album showcased his versatility across different creative disciplines. Furthermore, landscapes played a crucial role in inspiring Runge's imagination. His involvement in designing parks like Ekart Princely Park in Sondershausen demonstrated how nature influenced both his artistic vision and architectural concepts. Additionally, collaborations with other architects like Carl Scheppig allowed him to contribute to grand projects such as Repsolds Monument at Hamburg Observatory or Chateauneuf A. De's draft for a museum for art and commercial exhibitions in Hamburg. Even religious structures did not escape Runge's creative touch; together with Stuler & Schadow, he worked on St. Peter-and-Paul Church located at Berlin-Wannsee – yet another testament to this artist’s wide-ranging abilities. Through these various endeavors spanning painting, sculpture, architecture, and landscape design, Runge's legacy endures.