Max Schwimmer

German painter (1895-1960)
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Summary

Max Schwimmer was born on December 9, 1895[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on March 12, 1960[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a painter[5], university teacher[6], graphic artist[7], teacher[8], and illustrator[9].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Ilske Schwimmer[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[11], German Democratic Republic[12], Germany[13]
  • Employer: Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[14]
  • Student: Evelyn Hartnick-Geismeier[15]
  • Award received: National Prize of East Germany[16], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[17]
  • Member of: Academy of Arts of the GDR[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of Germany[20]
  • Commons category: Max Schwimmer[21]
  • Family name: Schwimmer[22]
  • Given name: Max[23]
  • Described by source: Dresdner Hefte[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Name in native language: Max Schwimmer[26]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[27]
  • Has works in the collection: Museum of Modern Art[28], Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden[29]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]

FAQs

Where was Max Schwimmer born?

Max Schwimmer's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Max Schwimmer die?

Max Schwimmer died in Leipzig[4].

Who was Max Schwimmer married to?

Max Schwimmer's spouses include Ilske Schwimmer[10].

What did Max Schwimmer do for work?

Max Schwimmer worked as a painter[5], university teacher[6], graphic artist[7], teacher[8], and illustrator[9].

What awards did Max Schwimmer receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[16] and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[17].

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