Otto Kursell

Otto Kursell (1884–1967) was a Russian politician, painter and university teacher.

Also recorded as Otto von Kursell; Otto Konstantin Gottlieb von Kursell.

Otto Kursell in brief

Born
1884
Died
1967
Known for
politician, painter, university teacher, designer, official and artist
Place of birth
Saint Petersburg
Contents

Overview

Born at Saint Petersburg in 1884, died at Munich in 1967.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is propaganda in Nazi Germany, caricature and antisemitism. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin. Employment is recorded with Berlin University of the Arts. Positions recorded include member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany. Membership is recorded of Schutzstaffel, Sturmabteilung and Militant League for German Culture.

Work by Otto Kursell is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Bavarian State Painting Collections and Art Museum of Estonia.

Distinctions recorded are Golden Party Badge.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Otto von Kursell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2041233: Otto Kursell

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