About Albert Zahn
Lived 1864 – 1953 (aged 89). Albert Zahn was an artist.
Albert Zahn was a self-taught sculptor from the Prussian province of Pomerania, who lived and worked in Door County, Wisconsin, United States for most of his life. He is known primarily for his painted wood carvings of birds. He is also known for his depictions of angels, and for the creation of the Albert Zahn House, which he built with his wife Louise Zahn and adorned with hundreds of his carvings. Albert carved most of his sculptures from cedar, and then instructed Louise, who painted them. and his piety informed most of his sculpture. His relatives have attested to Zahn's familiarity with the Bible, and it is possible to trace significance of almost all of his subjects to Old Testament psalms. Chicago, Illinois
Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
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Who was Albert Zahn?
German born American artist (1864–1953)
When was Albert Zahn born?
Albert Zahn was born on 1 February 1864 in Natolewice.
When did Albert Zahn die?
Albert Zahn died on 23 February 1953 in Baileys Harbor.
What was Albert Zahn's occupation?
Albert Zahn was an artist.
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