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Erna Raabe

1882 – 1938

German painter and graphic artist

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Lived 1882 – 1938 (aged 55–56). Erna Raabe was a German painter and printmaker.

Erna Raabe, Dame von Holzhausen (1882–1938) was a German artist; known for portraits and animal paintings.

She studied at the Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main, from 1900 to 1902. Her primary instructor there was Wilhelm Trübner. After graduating, she took a trip to Italy, during which she developed a close relationship with her fellow artist, Käthe Loewenthal. In 1903, she settled in Stuttgart, where she continued her studies with Heinrich Altherr at the State Academy of Fine Arts.

In 1909, Loewenthal moved there. They lived together after 1914. Sometime around 1925, they took an extended trip to China and Japan. She was a member of the , and exhibited frequently until 1932.

In the mid 1930s, she became seriously ill. Loewenthal cared for her and kept her paintings hidden from the Nazis. Raabe's feelings about National Socialism were never openly expressed, although the fact that Loewenthal was Jewish would certainly suggest that she was not a supporter.

She succumbed to her illness in the resort city of Greifswald in 1938.

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1938, Greifswald
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Erna Raabe von Holzhausen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erna Raabe?

German painter and graphic artist

When was Erna Raabe born?

Erna Raabe was born on 8 August 1882 in Opava.

When did Erna Raabe die?

Erna Raabe died in 1938 in Greifswald.

What was Erna Raabe's occupation?

Erna Raabe was a painter and printmaker.

What nationality was Erna Raabe?

Erna Raabe was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erna Raabe

· Wikidata: Q63485700

· DBpedia: Erna Raabe

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