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Hermann Knackfuß

Hermann Knackfuß was a German painter, art historian, writer, university teacher, artist and illustrator (1848–1915). He was born in Wissen and died in Kassel.

Also recorded as Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuß · Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuss · Hermann Knackfuss · H. Knackfuss

Hermann Knackfuß

Full name
Hermann Joseph Wilhelm Knackfuß.
Born
1848 · Wissen.
Died
1915 · Kassel.
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia · German Empire
Occupation
painter · art historian · writer · university teacher · artist · illustrator
Fields
portrait
Education
Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Teachers
Eduard Bendemann · Julius Roeting · Eduard von Gebhardt
Known for
Peoples of Europe and guard your dearest goods.
Languages
German

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Archives and collections
  3. 03Bibliography and scholarly literature
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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