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historical notes
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Joseph von Sternberg, renowned primarily for his pioneering contributions as a film director, was also a lifelong painter. Drawing inspiration from luminaries like Cezanne, German Expressionists, and the Modern movement, Sternberg's diverse body of work encompassed self-portraits, evocative landscapes from his personal experiences, still lifes reminiscent of Cezanne's legacy, intimate family portraits, and poignant depictions of places he encountered during his global travels.
Sternberg was not just an artist but an avid collector as well. His reverence for art was manifest in his carefully curated collection of esteemed artworks, featuring pieces by illustrious painters such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Modigliani, Dix, Pechstein, and Belling. Exhibiting a profound commitment to the arts, his paintings and sculptures were showcased alongside his distinguished collection of artworks on two occasions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, first in 1935 and later in 1943. |
