About Leo Götz
Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 79). Leo Götz was a German painter, gilder and artist.
Leonhard "Leo" Götz (1883 – 3 November 1962) was a German painter.
Biography Born in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, he studied painting and sketching in Nuremberg and Munich. At the Royal Bavarian Academie of Pictorial Arts, where Franz von Stuck was professor at this time, he was fellow of Martin von Feuerstein and Adolf Hengeler, two Art Nouveau artists and well known professors. In 1914 he moved to Hof/Saale. From 1914 to 1918 he joined the German Army and fought at the western front. During that time he painted several postcards for the imperial army. From 1918 until 1962 he lived in Hof/Saale, where he died on 3 November 1962.
His most famous works have been the decoration of the church of St. Mary in Hof/Saale in 1925, the war memorials at the chapel of Marlesreuth, the paintings for the entrance hall at the former Panda shoe manufacture in Naila.
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Who was Leo Götz?
German artist (1883-1962)
When was Leo Götz born?
Leo Götz was born on 15 March 1883 in Weiden in der Oberpfalz.
When did Leo Götz die?
Leo Götz died on 3 November 1962 in Hof.
What was Leo Götz's occupation?
Leo Götz was a painter, gilder and artist.
What nationality was Leo Götz?
Leo Götz was German.
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