Walter Dexel

Walter Dexel (1890–1973) was a German designer, painter and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Walter Drexel; Karl Maria Walther Dexel.

Walter Dexel in brief

Born
1890
Died
1973
Known for
designer, painter, graphic artist, art historian and university teacher
Place of birth
Munich
Contents

Overview

Born at Munich in 1890, died at Brunswick in 1973.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is painting, graphics and art history. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art. The authority associates the name with abstract art.

Work by Walter Dexel is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Centraal Museum and Bavarian State Painting Collections.

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.

    “Walter Dexel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    Consult the source
  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q449677: Walter Dexel

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Consult the source

Elsewhere in Modern design

For owners

Own a work by Walter Dexel?

A specialist will read what you send and tell you what the house can establish, what it cannot, and whether the object is suited to sale. There is no charge and no obligation. The object stays with you throughout; nothing is shipped to us unless it is arranged in writing beforehand.