About Hermann Hirzel
Lived 1864 – 1939 (aged 74). Hermann Hirzel was a Swiss painter, visual artist, graphic artist, printmaker, illustrator and pharmacist.
Paul Cassirer, Lovis Corinth, Hermann Hirzel, Prof. Max Liebermann, Fritz Klimsch, and Leopold von Kalkreuth preparing the Berlin Secession.
Hermann Hirzel (1864–1939) was a Swiss painter. He studied for some years at the Academy of Arts, Berlin. He also lived in Italy and Sicily. Some of the works were presented at the Gurlitt's Winter Exhibitions. His etchings and drawings demonstrated his love of nature. Hirzel even branched out into doing commercial wrappers and covers for music.
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Who was Hermann Hirzel?
Swiss artist and jewelry designer (1864-1939)
When was Hermann Hirzel born?
Hermann Hirzel was born on 6 July 1864 in Buenos Aires.
When did Hermann Hirzel die?
Hermann Hirzel died on 7 June 1939 in Berlin.
What was Hermann Hirzel's occupation?
Hermann Hirzel was a painter, visual artist, graphic artist, printmaker, illustrator and pharmacist.
What nationality was Hermann Hirzel?
Hermann Hirzel was Swiss.
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