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Werner Heuser

1880-01-01 – 1964-01-01

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Werner HeuserCredit: Werner Heuser (1880-1964)

Life & Legacy

Werner Heuser (11 November 1880 – 11 June 1964) was a German painter, engraver, drafter, and professor. He had been a professor of art at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Art Academy) from 1926 until 1937, and he was removed from his position by the National Socialists for being a "degenerate artist". After World War II, he rebuilt the academy, serving as the Director between 1946 until 1949.

Occupation & Career

politician, painter, university teacher, graphic artist, teacher

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Employer

Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q90349 — wikidata View source

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