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Theo Matejko

1893 – 1946

Austrian painter and illustrator

Painter Illustrator Postage stamp designer
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Lived 1893 – 1946 (aged 53). Theo Matejko was an Austrian painter, illustrator, postage stamp designer, draftsperson and lithographer.

Theo Matejko (18 June 1893 – 9 September 1946) was an Austrian illustrator.

He served in World War I and covered racing car events. In October 1928, with Ludwig Dettmann, he was invited on the first transatlantic flight of the airship Graf Zeppelin, where he made an artistic record of the voyage. Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler theatrical release poster, by Theo Matejko. In 1933, he became involved with the Nazis and created propaganda materials. He was involved in the design work for the posters for the 1936 Olympics. He worked on Die Wehrmacht magazine during World War II; at the beginning of the war, he published a series of drawings depicting the horrors of indiscriminate bombing on civilians.

In 1961 the Museum of Modern Art in New York City had an exhibition of his film posters. His work is collected in museums like the Imperial War Museum the Victoria and Albert Museum. and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

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Who was Theo Matejko?

Austrian painter and illustrator (1893-1946)

When was Theo Matejko born?

Theo Matejko was born on 18 June 1893 in Vienna.

When did Theo Matejko die?

Theo Matejko died on 9 September 1946 in Thiersee.

What was Theo Matejko's occupation?

Theo Matejko was a painter, illustrator, postage stamp designer, draftsperson and lithographer.

What nationality was Theo Matejko?

Theo Matejko was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theo Matejko

· Wikidata: Q871918

· DBpedia: Theo Matejko

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