Charles Hug
Born in 1899.
Died in 1979.
Charles Hug (initially Karl Hug; 1899–1979) is the name under which this artist appears in the sources gathered. He is documented as a painter, draughtsman and graphic artist, with additional references to him as an illustrator and art collector. The records consulted place his activity over several decades.
His commitments included contributions to periodicals, notably Kunst und Künstler and Querschnitt, as well as numerous illustrations for publications.
A painting presented under the title La Tamise et le Tower Bridge, Londres is attributed to Charles Hug (1899–1979) in sales listings. These listings describe the work as oil on canvas, measuring 114.5 × 96 cm. The commercial records state that its condition is “very good” and, according to the sales descriptions, classify the image within “Impressionism”.
These technical details, condition reports and attribution derive from commercial sources and document part of the body of work known under this name.
The bibliography also mentions a catalogue connected with the artist’s private collection (Masken der Wè und Dan...) and an exhibition at the Museum Rietberg in 1997.
Authority records and databases refer to a SIKART entry (identifier 4023417) and records in VIAF, ISNI, BnF, IdRef, LCCN and GND.
The documents gathered describe a versatile practitioner, active in painting, drawing, illustration and graphic art, with a notable involvement in the publishing world.
