What movement was Heinrich Heckroth part of?

Heinrich Heckroth was part of the Art Brut movement.

Where can I see paintings by Heinrich Heckroth?

Paintings by Heinrich Heckroth are held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Heinrich Heckroth — Paintings, Biography & Famous Works

Heinrich Heckroth is an Art Brut artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Heinrich Heckroth painted scenes of everyday life, like Cricket on the Hearth in 1943. This painting shows a quiet moment inside a home, with a fireplace and a cricket near the hearth. Little else is known about him or his style, but the work stands on its own as a small, detailed snapshot of domestic warmth. Tap Cricket on the Hearth to see this cozy scene up close.

Works by Heinrich Heckroth

Cricket on the Hearth

Collections represented

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects.