About Otto Quante
Lived 1875 – 1947 (aged 71). Otto Quante was a German painter.
Otto Quante (2 April 1875 in Minden/Westphalen – 20 February 1947 in Naumburg/Saale) was a German painter.
Quante initially studied ophthalmology. However, he gave up his practice in 1907 and dedicated himself to painting, where he became especially famous for his portrayals of the day-to-day lives of vagabonds.
He studied art at the Malschule in Worpswede, the Badischen Landeskunstschule in Karlsruhe, and the Munich Art Academy.
Famous works
Frühlingstanz, (Springtime Dance) Fern vom Alltag, (Far from Everyday Life) Die Sorglosen, (The Carefree Ones) Im Frühling, (In the Spring) Die Lerche, (The Lark) L'Alouette
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto Quante?
German artist (1875-1947)
When was Otto Quante born?
Otto Quante was born on 2 April 1875 in Minden.
When did Otto Quante die?
Otto Quante died on 20 February 1947 in Naumburg.
What was Otto Quante's occupation?
Otto Quante was a painter.
What nationality was Otto Quante?
Otto Quante was German.
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