Walter Gramatté (1897-1929) was a German painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Born in Berlin, he established his practice there before working in Hamburg, Hiddensee, and Barcelona. He died in Hamburg. Gramatté is primarily associated with Expressionism, developing a distinctive style that specialized in Magic Realism.
His artistic output frequently explored a mystical view of nature and included numerous portraits. Gramatté's compositions often drew inspiration from his experiences during the First World War and his personal struggle with illness. His oil paintings, in particular, conveyed themes of Christian longing for redemption.
In 1920, Gramatté married Sophie Eckhardt, a soloist he frequently portrayed. After his death, she devoted herself to composition, and the Eckhardt-Gramatté Foundation in Winnipeg is dedicated to their legacy. His posthumous written works are preserved at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg.
