Heinrich Ehmsen

Heinrich Ehmsen (1886–1964) was a painter, teacher and graphic artist.

Heinrich Ehmsen in brief

Born
1886
Died
1964
Known for
painter, teacher and graphic artist
Place of birth
Kiel
Contents

Overview

Born at Kiel in 1886, died at East Berlin in 1964.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Membership is recorded of Academy of Arts of the GDR.

Work by Heinrich Ehmsen is recorded in the collections of Hermitage Museum, Berlinische Galerie, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Lenbachhaus and Neue Nationalgalerie.

Distinctions recorded are Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver, National Prize of East Germany, Rome Prize of the German Academy Villa Massimo and Ernst Moritz Arndt Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Heinrich Ehmsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q104927: Heinrich Ehmsen

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