Werner Graeff
Werner Graeff (1901–1978) was a German sculptor, painter and draftsperson.
Also recorded as Werner Gräff.
Werner Graeff in brief
- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1978
- Known for
- sculptor, painter, draftsperson, photographer, graphic artist, typographer and inventor
- Place of birth
- Sonnborn
Overview
Also worked under the name Charles Christian Ascon and Ascon und Graeff.
Born at Sonnborn in 1901, died at Blacksburg in 1978.
In detail
Werner Graeff studied at Bauhaus and Itten-Schule Berlin. the recorded working language is German.
The field of work recorded is visual arts, art of sculpture and painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art. The authority associates the name with abstract art.
Work by Werner Graeff is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Wallraf–Richartz Museum and Museum Ludwig.
Distinctions recorded are Ruhrpreis for Arts and Science.
Sources
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- 1.
“Werner Graeff”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q924094: Werner Graeff
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