Fritz Boehle

Karl Friedrich "Fritz" Boehle (February 7, 1873 - October 20, 1916) was a German visual artist associated with the Völkisch movement.

Boehle began his artistic education at the Städel Institute in Frankfurt, where he studied drawing under Heinrich Hasselhorst and painting under Johann Frank Kirchbach.

He greatly admired the works of old masters like Matthäus Merian the Elder, Wenceslaus Hollar, Isaac van Ostade, and Antonie Waterloo, and their influence is evident in his own art.

Boehle's works were frequently exhibited in prominent German galleries and museums, further solidifying his reputation as a leading artist of the Völkisch movement.

Boehle's deep respect for craftsmanship and his attention to detail are evident in his work, particularly in his religious figures, such as St. George and St. Martin.

His work became synonymous with the Völkisch movement, embodying its principles of romantic nationalism, rural life, and a return to traditional values.