Behrens Collection

Sir Norman Angell and Leonard Behrens with Miss Barbara Hayes on board ship en route to Canada where Sir Norman was to present a series of lectures on foreign affairs. Date: 1935

Old House (1536) in Brunswick, Germany
Old House (1536) in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany. Date: circa 1900s

Country house in the Taunus mountains, 1933
Country house in the Taunus mountains, Germany, 1933. Designed by Peter Behrens: living-room, looking through to the dining-room, walls and ceiling faced with polished rosewood

The German Embassy in Petersburg. Artist: Anonymous
The German Embassy in Petersburg. Private Collection

Public prayer before the beginning of the construction work of the the new German Embassy in St. Pet Artist: Anonymous
Public prayer before the beginning of the construction work of the the new German Embassy in St. Petersburg. Private Collection

AEG Montage Plant by Peter Behrens. Artist: Anonymous
AEG Montage Plant by Peter Behrens. Found in the collection of Deutsches Technik Museum Berlin

Building for the aeronautical section of AEG, Hennigsdorf near Berlin. Artist: Anonymous
Building for the aeronautical section of AEG, Hennigsdorf near Berlin. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Peter Behrens. Artist: Anonymous
Peter Behrens. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

The newly built of Neolog synagogue in Zilina (Slovakia), designed by Peter Behrens in 1928. Artist: Anonymous
The newly built of Neolog synagogue in Zilina (Slovakia), designed by Peter Behrens in 1928. Found in the collection of Olomouc Museum of Art

AEG High Tension Factory, Berlin. Artist: Behrens, Peter (1868-1940)
AEG High Tension Factory, Berlin. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Peter Behrens and AEG 1907-1914 (Poster). Artist: Anonymous
Peter Behrens and AEG 1907-1914 (Poster). Private Collection

AEG Intensive Flame Arc Lamp. Artist: Behrens, Peter (1868-1940)
AEG Intensive Flame Arc Lamp. Found in the collection of Deutsches Technikmuseum, Berlin

The Kiss. Artist: Behrens, Peter (1868-1940)
The Kiss. Found in the collection of Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg

AEG Mechanical Fan. Artist: Behrens, Peter (1868-1940)
AEG Mechanical Fan. Found in the collection of Deutsches Technikmuseum, Berlin

Title page of an AEG product brochure. Artist: Behrens, Peter (1868-1940)
Title page of an AEG product brochure. Private Collection

The Antiqua Type, 1914. Artists: Peter Behrens, Richard Both
The Antiqua Type, 1914. Illustrated page from Neuer Kleiner Reisefohrer durch Pariser und Londoner Galerien und Museen by Richard Both, a guide to the museums and galleries of Paris and London

A Study, 1902. Designed by Peter Behrens (1868-1940), a German architect. Exhibited at The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Art, Turin. From The Studio Volume 27

Hall in the German Section of the Turin Exhibition, 1902. Designed by Peter Behrens (1868-1940), a German architect. Exhibited at The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Art, Turin

The floor and staircase of Behrens House, designed by Peter Behrens, 1901. The house designed by German architect Peter Behrens (1868-1940) in the artists` colony in Darmstadt

Behrens House, designed by Peter Behrens, 1901. The house designed by German architect Peter Behrens (1868-1940) in the artists` colony at Darmstadt. From The Studio Volume 24

The Forest, 1901. Artist: Peter Behrens
The Forest, 1901. From The Studio Volume 21 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1900-1.]

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Peter Behrens was a renowned German architect and designer, known for his innovative and influential work during the early 20th century. One of his notable creations is the Peter-Behrens-Bau, a building that stands as a testament to his architectural genius. Another interesting fact about Behrens is that he once traveled on a ship with Sir Norman Angell and Leonard Behrens, accompanied by Miss Barbara Hayes. This journey must have been filled with intellectual conversations and creative inspiration. Behrens' design prowess extended beyond buildings; he also had an eye for transforming old houses into stunning masterpieces. In Brunswick, Germany, he worked on restoring an ancient house from 1536, breathing new life into its historical charm. The Taunus mountains witnessed another marvel created by Behrens - a country house that blended harmoniously with nature's beauty in 1933. Its design surely provided tranquility and solace amidst the breathtaking landscape. Behrens' talent transcended borders as seen in his creation of The German Embassy in Petersburg. Although the artist remains anonymous, their collaboration resulted in an architectural gem that represented Germany's presence abroad. Before commencing construction on this embassy project, there was a public prayer led by an anonymous artist capturing this solemn moment before embarking on such significant work. One cannot overlook Behren's contribution to industrial architecture either; the AEG Montage Plant showcased both functionality and aesthetic appeal under his guidance. Similarly impressive was the building designed for AEG's aeronautical section in Hennigsdorf near Berlin - it exemplified innovation within engineering spaces. Throughout these accomplishments lies one constant: Peter Behrens himself – captured anonymously through various artworks depicting him at different stages of his career. These portraits serve as reminders of his lasting impact on architecture and design. Not only did Behrens leave behind remarkable structures but also spiritual sanctuaries like the Neolog synagogue in Zilina (Slovakia).