About Edmund Edel
Lived 1863 – 1934 (aged 70). Edmund Edel was a German illustrator, writer, film director, lithographer, caricaturist and screenwriter.
Edmund Edel was a 19th-century German painter, illustrator, draughtsman, and writer.
Biography Edel was born on 10 September 1863 in Stolp, Germany, (today Słupsk, Poland.) He received his artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and the Académie Julian in Paris.
After his studies, Edel settled in Berlin where he specialized in painting and illustration. His work was primarily featured in humorous reviews, and he gained a reputation for his distinctive poster art.
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Who was Edmund Edel?
German illustrator and film director (1863-1934)
When was Edmund Edel born?
Edmund Edel was born on 10 September 1863 in Słupsk.
When did Edmund Edel die?
Edmund Edel died on 4 May 1934 in Berlin.
What was Edmund Edel's occupation?
Edmund Edel was an illustrator, writer, film director, lithographer, caricaturist and screenwriter.
What nationality was Edmund Edel?
Edmund Edel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edmund Edel. https://biography.guide/edmund-edel/
MLA: "Edmund Edel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edmund-edel/.
Chicago: "Edmund Edel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edmund-edel/.
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