Werner Zehme
Werner Zehme (born November 27, 1859 in Hagen ; died 1924 ) was a German painter, graphic artist, illustrator and writer.
Life
Zehme studied from 1879 to 1883 at the Royal Academy of Arts in Munich under Ludwig von Löfftz . He spent the period from 1887 to 1888 on a study visit to Edam-Volendam .
His illustrations appeared in the " Gartenlaube " in 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1895, 1897 and 1898.
Numerous works, which he dedicated to the life of the poorest and the emigrants, testify to his social commitment.
He took part in art exhibitions in Berlin , Düsseldorf and in the Munich Glass Palace . Zehme worked in Berlin and from 1916 in Munich .
literature
- Thieme / Becker 1907-1950, vol. 36, p. 431
- Busse 1977, p. 1376
- Witt Checklist 1978, p. 335
- Saur 1999-2000, Vol. 10, p. 716
Web links
Commons : Werner Zehme - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zehme, Werner |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German painter, illustrator and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 27, 1859 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hagen |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1924 |