Alfons Zeileis and the turnip winter - ca. 7 min.
Alfons Zeileis takes up his post as a drawing teacher at Weierhof in the summer of 1916 in the middle of the First World War. What does he teach there and what is the situation like during these terrible war years? Find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis at the Weierhof - ca. 4,5 min.
1916 Alfons Zeileis moved from Munich to Marnheim. He became a drawing teacher at Weierhof. Where is the Weierhof and what kind of school is it? You can find out in this video
Alfons Zeileis and the Palatinate - ca. 7 min.
Alfons Zeileis decided to become a teacher in 1916. His destination was the Realanstalt am Donnersberg in the Palatinate, which at the time belonged to Bavaria. The Palatinate is a special region in the German Reich. You can find out why in this video.
Alfons Zeileis becomes a teacher - ca. 4,5 min.
In 1916, there was no money to be made from painting. Alfons Zeileis has to take plan B and become a teacher. His military service pass reveals when and where he is travelling to. On 26 June 1916, Alfons Zeileis travelled to the Weierhof on the Donnersberg. Watch this video to find out how Alfons Zeileis got to the Weierhof.
Alfons Zeileis - The Decision - ca. 5,5 min.
In June 1916, a year has passed since Alfons Zeileis was wounded in Galicia during the First World War. He was discharged on 15 June and initially deferred until 15 July 1916. Alfons Zeileis now had to make the final decision on what to do next. Watch this video to find out how Alfons Zeileis decides.
Alfons Zeileis goes to war - ca. 7 min.
On 20 August 1914, Germany is at war with Russia, France and Great Britain. On this day, Alfons Zeileis began his military service, for which he had volunteered. Watch this video to find out about his career in the German military.
Alfons Zeileis August 1914 - ca. 7,5 min.
The year is 1914 and the time has come. War breaks out. I can't tell you how the First World War came about. In this video we will talk about the effects of this war.
Alfons Zeileis continues his studies - ca. 6 min.
After Alfons Zeileis had gained his first professional experience at the Nymphenburg porcelain manufactory in 1912, he decided to develop his artistic skills even further. You can find out what this means in this video.
Trigger warning: If you find paintings of naked people repulsive, do not watch this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Historic Environment 1912 - ca. 8 min.
The year is 1912 and Alfons Zeileis has finished working for Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg and continues to study painting. He has been studying since 1904. At some point, he will have to decide what to do next professionally. But what is the situation in 1912? Find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis and Renoir - ca. 6 min.
In 1912, Alfons Zeileis emulates Auguste Renoir. In this video, you can find out what this means and what it has to do with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg.
Alfons Zeileis at the Artist Colony - ca. 5,5 min.
In 1912, Alfons Zeileis travelled to the Worpswede of Bavaria. In this video, you can find out where it is, who else is there and why the place is so incredibly attractive for painters.
Alfons Zeileis bids farewell - ca. 5,5 min.
In 1911, it's time to say goodbye. Don't worry, it's not Prince Regent Luitpold - he is celebrating his 90th birthday this year, making him Europe's oldest regent of his time. It's about saying goodbye to an old acquaintance. Find out who that is and what it means in this video.
Alfons Zeileis is praised - ca. 5 min.
In 1911, Alfons Zeileis once again shows what he is capable of. He receives an award. In this video, you can find out what else was going on artistically in Munich in 1911 and why newspapers can now also see the positive side of entrance fees for the Pinakothek.
Alfons Zeileis and the Protest - ca. 7,5 min.
In the spring of 1911, there is protest, protest from the artistic community, and vehement protest at that. The press in the German Reich is full of reports. The debate is very controversial. Who is protesting and why? You can find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis and the Commission - ca. 5 min.
In 1910, Hugo von Tschudi, the director of the state art collections in Bavaria, and Carl von Marr, with whom Alfons Zeileis studied in 1909, meet. In this video, you can find out why the encounter is not a pleasant one.
Alfons Zeileis and Prof. Becker-Gundahl - ca. 5 min.
In 1910, Alfons Zeileis also wanted to develop artistically. He attended a composition class at the art academy. In this video, you can find out who Alfons Zeileis attends the composing class with, what it means and how it helps him progress.
Alfons Zeileis and the Pinakotheken - ca. 5,5 min.
In 1909, Alfons Zeileis studied under Professor Carl von Marr. During this time, Hugo von Tschudi took up his post as director of the State Galleries in Bavaria. After the conflicts with Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin, he had great expectations of his new position in Munich. Watch this video to find out whether these expectations are fulfilled.
1909 Alfons Zeileis and the Money - ca. 8,5 min.
Alfons Zeileis has been studying at the academy of fine arts in Munich since 1906. What did life in Munich cost back then and how did Alfons Zeileis finance himself there? I tell you all about it in this video.
1909 Alfons Zeileis and Carl von Marr - ca. 4,5 min.
Alfons Zeileis continued to study art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich in 1909. He attended Carl von Marr's technical painting class. Find out who Carl von Marr was and what else was going on artistically in Munich in 1909 in this video.
1909 Alfons Zeileis and Hugo von Tschudi - ca. 6 min.
The Newspaper Münchner Neueste Nachrichten published the news on page 1 on May 14, 1909: Hugo von Tschudi, previously director of the National Gallery in Berlin, was moving from Berlin to Munich. This is excellent news for the art student Alfons Zeileis. In this video, you can find out how Tschudi's move came about.