Hermann Knackfuss

Shop 3 artworks by Hermann Knackfuss (German, 1848–1915) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Hermann Knackfuss was a German painter and writer on art. He is known for his historical paintings, but his most-recognized work is his illustration on behalf of the German Emperor Wilhelm II, Peoples of Europe, Guard your Dearest Goods, which has become an iconic symbol of the use of the yellow peril to justify European imperialism in Asia at the end of the nineteenth century.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Hermann Knackfuss's work on the site falls under Illustration (3).

Culture: German (3).

By orientation: 3 landscape.

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Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.