Award
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Ludwig Meidner
1884-04-18 – 1966-05-14
Life & Legacy
Ludwig Meidner (18 April 1884 – 14 May 1966) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker born in Bernstadt, Silesia. Meidner is best known for his painted, drawn, and printed portraits and landscapes, but is especially noted for his "apocalyptic" series of work featuring his stylized visions of a pending transformation of Germany before World War I.
Occupation & Career
painter, printmaker, poet, illustrator, teacher, graphic artist, writer, pedagogue
Education
Académie Julian
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Villa Romana Prize; Johann Heinrich Merck Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · Johann Heinrich Merck Honour · Villa Romana Prize
Education & Institutions
Académie Julian
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Villa Romana Prize
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Award
Johann Heinrich Merck Honour
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Family Spouse
Else Meidner
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Sources & Provenance
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