Helmuth Andreas Volkwein (German, 1920-2004) was a freelance painter, graphic artist and illustrator primarily known for his oil paintings of floral still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and harbor scenes, as well as graphic works, illustrations and genre etchings. Volkwein was born on July 2, 1920 in Aubing near Munich, Germany, the son of a carpenter. His early art education was at the elementary school in Munich-Neuaubing and he later attended the Vocational School for the Graphic Trades and Apprenticeship with certification in Munich as well as the Graphische Kunstanstalt Bavaria (Graphic Arts Institute of Munich) where he learned reproduction techniques. The artist is sometimes listed as Helmut Andreas Volkwein.

From 1934–1938, he...