Insights into the legacy: Günter Dührkops watercolor in the glass art museum

Insights into the legacy: Günter Dührkops watercolor in the glass art museum

On July 18, 2025, everything revolves around a very special work of art in the Museum of Glasskunst Lauscha: The watercolor "Talblick to the Old Way" by the renowned painter and graphic artist Günter Dührkop is presented as the current object of the month. This exhibition is part of the celebrations for his 100th birthday, which is annoying this year. Dührkop, born on July 26, 1925 in Coburg and died on October 27, 2000 in Lauscha, has shaped the art and cultural scene in South Thuringia for decades and leaves an impressive artistic heritage.

Dührkop was not just a talented painter who created numerous watercolors and acrylic work with scenes from his homeland. His range also included portraits, still lifes as well as woodcuts and graphics. He is particularly well known for his close connection to the artificial glass blowers and his work as an artistic consultant in the Lauscha region. The watercolor "Talblick to the Alte Weg" mentioned was created in 1991 and gives a lively insight into the local landscape.

artistic roots and career

The artistic career from Dührkop started when he returned to his home town after the war. After a short stay in his father's grocery store, he began to deal with painting autodidactically. He received suggestions from greats like the sculptor Theo Boehm and the painter Ernst Precht. As a teacher for drawing, he was able to pass on his passion for art to the next generation, including glass brass apprentices.

Membership in the Association of Fine artists of the GDR, which he obtained as a candidate in 1951 and was confirmed as a full member in 1954, opened the door to numerous exhibitions. Even today, Dührkop's works are very well received. His exhibitions led him to many cities, including Arnstadt, Suhl and Jena, and he received some awards during his career, such as the Max Reger Prize.

insight into the exhibition

The watercolor "Talblick to the old path" can be seen in the museum until August 31. The opening times are from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Loser episode, the museum presents special objects from its collection, under which main works of art made of glass or with reference to glass art.

If you want to get an insight into the Thuringian art history and the life works of artists such as Dührkop, it is recommended that the work "Thuringian Art History" by Dr. To look at Walter Thomae - an important book published by VEB Gustav Fischer Verlag in 1956. The art history of Thuringia is another exciting chapter for art lovers and interested parties.

The Museum für Glaskunst Lauscha and the exhibition on Dührkop not only offer a tribute to artistic work, but also a valuable incentive for the discovery of the multifaceted culture of southern Thuringia.