Hitler's preferred subject was architecture, which he represented using "an amalgam of conventional styles". Instead of … See more

In his 1925 autobiography Mein Kampf, Hitler described how, in his youth, he wanted to become a professional artist, but his dreams were ruined because he failed the entrance exam of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. … See more

In 1936, after seeing the paintings Hitler submitted to the Vienna art academy, John Gunther, an American journalist and author, wrote, "They are prosaic, utterly devoid of rhythm, color, feeling, or spiritual imagination… See more

Working primarily in watercolour, Hitler used the medium to express both his love of painting and architecture. Charles Snyder says that Hitler's watercolours often show detailed attention to architecture in contrast to … See more

1. ^ Enzo Colotti; Riccardo Mariani (30 June 2005). The watercolors of Hitler: recovered art works : homage to Rodolfo Siviero; with texts. Fratelli Alinari spa. p. 5. ISBN 978-88-7292-054-1. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
2. ^ Kasher, St… See more