Otto Marquard initially trained as a decorative painter before studying under Prof. Hans Thoma at the Karlsruhe Art Academy in 1904. In 1926, he settled in Allensbach am Seeweg and opened a guesthouse there with his wife, which became a meeting place for writers, left-wing politicians and fellow artists. He helped persecuted people to escape across the lake and described himself as a painter of peace. His pacifist views led to him being banned from painting and exhibiting from 1935.
Marquard is a painter in the traditional sense. His naturalistic portraits, still lifes and landscapes are depictions of reality. The painting shows the path to Marquard's home.
Location of the stele:Seeweg. Coming from Radolfzell, take the first road on the right after entering Allensbach, Unterhausgasse.
After the railroad crossing, turn left into Seeweg, then take the first right into Feuergasse after approx. 150 m (no parking lot). From the train station, town hall (parking lot) or from the boat landing stage along the Seeweg to the west approx. 10 minutes on foot.
