Hans Werner Schmidt
Hans Werner Schmidt (1859-1950) was a German painter, illustrator and etcher. Primarily, he created history paintings, frequently dealing with the history of Weimar and the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
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| Born | 1859 |
| Died | 1950 |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Weimar Saxon Grand Ducal Art School |
| Known for | Paintings, illustrations, etchings |
| Movement | History painting |
Grown up as the son of a craftsman, Schmidt began studying at the Weimar Saxon Grand Ducal Art School in 1879. As a student of Albert Heinrich Brendel and Theodor Hagen he became a master student in 1885 and was appointed professor in 1903.
External links
- Hans W. Schmidt at Artnet
- Information about Hans W. Schmidt at auction house Mehlis (in German)
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