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A Life For The Arts

Discover the timeless artistry of Ilse Hausner whose work captures the beauty of nature, the depth of human connection, and the resilience of a life shaped by history. Her expressive landscapes, intimate portraits, and bold compositions reflect a unique vision rooted in European Impressionism. Explore her portfolio and step into a world of color, emotion, and masterful form.

A Wartime Expressionist

Ilse Hausner (1920–2015) was a German Expressionist who transformed personal hardship into art that celebrates life’s enduring beauty. Born in Zwittau and trained at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, she lost her studio to bombing and later fled Soviet-occupied Germany. Settling in Bavaria, she found inspiration lake Tegernsee’s tranquility and later in in Tuscany’s autumnal light. Her paintings embrace tradition, vibrant color, and a profound reverence for nature—each canvas a lasting testament to her resilience and passion for artistic truth.

Ilse Hausner, German Expressionist artist, painting a Tuscany landscape en plein air, capturing its light and color in oil.
 Ilse Hausner, German Expressionist artist, seated in front of her Bavarian home.
Ilse Hausner holding a portrait of a young girl, showcasing her signature Expressionist style in fine art oil painting.

Discover Her Latest Exhibitions

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Miesbach

22.04.-29.05.2024

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Gmund

03.10.-11.10.2015

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Tegernsee

1950-2005

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