About Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor
Lived 1882 – 1973 (aged 91). Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor was a German illustrator.
Else Wenz-Viëtor (30 April 1882 – 29 May 1973) was a German children's book illustrator and artist. She illustrated around 150 books in her lifetime, and was considered the most famous picture book illustrator in 1920s and 1930s Germany. Later on in her life, her work was viewed as controversial due to her participation in the Nazi Party in Germany. Her work gradually began to be seen more in North America by the mid-1930s.
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Who was Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor?
German illustrator (1882-1973)
When was Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor born?
Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor was born on 30 April 1882 in Żary.
When did Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor die?
Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor died on 29 May 1973 in Icking.
What was Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor's occupation?
Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor was an illustrator.
What nationality was Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor?
Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor. https://biography.guide/else-wenz-vie-tor/
MLA: "Else Wenz-Vie͏̈tor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/else-wenz-vie-tor/.
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