About Walter Firle
Lived 1859 – 1929 (aged 70). Walter Firle was a German painter.
Walter Firle or Walther Firle (August 22, 1859 – November 20, 1929) was a German portrait and genre painter.
He was born in Breslau (now Wrocław) and died in Munich, where much of his work remains in public collections. Perhaps his most notable work is the portrait of King Ludwig III that was used for several postal stamp designs in the state of Bavaria.
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Who was Walter Firle?
19th-century painter from Germany (1859-1929)
When was Walter Firle born?
Walter Firle was born on 22 August 1859 in Wrocław.
When did Walter Firle die?
Walter Firle died on 20 November 1929 in Munich.
What was Walter Firle's occupation?
Walter Firle was a painter.
What nationality was Walter Firle?
Walter Firle was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Firle. https://biography.guide/walter-firle/
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