About Hans W. Schmidt
Lived 1859 – 1950 (aged 90). Hans W. Schmidt was a German illustrator and painter.
Hans Werner Schmidt (October 6, 1859 – May 31, 1950) was a German painter, illustrator and etcher. Primarily, he created history paintings, frequently dealing with the history of Weimar and the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Grown up as the son of a craftsman, Schmidt began studying at the Weimar Saxon Grand Ducal Art School in 1879. As a student of Albert Heinrich Brendel and Theodor Hagen he became a master student in 1885 and was appointed professor in 1903.
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Who was Hans W. Schmidt?
painter and illustrator
When was Hans W. Schmidt born?
Hans W. Schmidt was born on 6 October 1859 in Hamburg.
When did Hans W. Schmidt die?
Hans W. Schmidt died on 31 May 1950 in Weimar.
What was Hans W. Schmidt's occupation?
Hans W. Schmidt was an illustrator and painter.
What nationality was Hans W. Schmidt?
Hans W. Schmidt was German.
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