Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (1882–1943) was a German sculptor, etcher and artist.

Also recorded as Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss; 'Fritz' Preiss; Ferdinand Fritz Preiss; J. Ph. Ferdinand Preiss.

Ferdinand Preiss in brief

Born
1882
Died
1943
Known for
sculptor, etcher and artist
Place of birth
Erbach
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss.

Born at Erbach in 1882, died at Berlin in 1943.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with Art Deco.

Work by Ferdinand Preiss is recorded in the collections of Paisley Museum, Scolton Manor Museum and Art Deco Museum of Lisbon.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ferdinand Preiss”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5443890: Ferdinand Preiss

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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