Frans Wildenhain

Frans Wildenhain (1905–1980) was a German ceramicist, artist and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Frans Rudolf Wildenhain; Rudolf Franz Wildenhain.

Frans Wildenhain in brief

Born
1905
Died
1980
Known for
ceramicist, artist, draftsperson and university teacher
Place of birth
Leipzig
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Overview

Born at Leipzig in 1905, died at Rochester in 1980.

In detail

Frans Wildenhain studied at Bauhaus. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is ceramic art.

Employment is recorded with Atelier 't Kruikje.

Work by Frans Wildenhain is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Vanderbilt Museum of Art and Design Museum Den Bosch.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Fellow of the American Craft Council.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Frans Wildenhain”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3511507: Frans Wildenhain

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