About Albert Kretschmer
Lived 1825 – 1891 (aged 66). Albert Kretschmer was a German painter, cultural historian, pedagogue and costume designer.
Albert Kretschmer (27 February 1825 – 11 July 1891) was a German professor, painter, costumes researcher and chairman of Schauspielhaus Berlin.
Life and work Kretschmer moved to Berlin in 1842 and studied under Professor Carl Joseph Begas at the Prussian Academy of Arts. He lived in Friedrichstadt, Behrenstraße 8 and was father of historic geographer Konrad Kretschmer and Indo-European linguist Paul Kretschmer.
Kretschmer was renowned for his detailed drawings, watercolor paintings and lithographs and their appearance in publications on German and international Tracht as well as historic fashion.
Furthermore, Kretschmer worked as a costume designer at Schauspielhaus Berlin until 1889.
Selected works
Illustrationen
Gallery
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Who was Albert Kretschmer?
German painter and costumes researcher (1825-1891)
When was Albert Kretschmer born?
Albert Kretschmer was born on 27 February 1825 in Świdnica.
When did Albert Kretschmer die?
Albert Kretschmer died on 11 July 1891 in Berlin.
What was Albert Kretschmer's occupation?
Albert Kretschmer was a painter, cultural historian, pedagogue and costume designer.
What nationality was Albert Kretschmer?
Albert Kretschmer was German.
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