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1888 Biesenrode, Germany - 1972 East Berlin, Germany. Known for: Semi-abstract still life, genre, nude figures and animal painting.
Magnus Zeller (1888-1972) was an expressionistic* painter and graphic artist. Between 1908 and 1911, he studied painting in Berlin under Lovis Corinth. During the First World War Zeller served in the... Read full biography
Magnus Zeller (1888-1972) was an expressionistic* painter and graphic artist. Between 1908 and 1911, he studied painting in Berlin under Lovis Corinth. During the First World War Zeller served in the German Army (1915-1918). In 1918 he participated in the revolutionary struggle of the Berlin... Read full biography
Magnus Zeller (1888-1972) was an expressionistic* painter and graphic artist. Between 1908 and 1911, he studied painting in Berlin under Lovis Corinth. During the First World War Zeller served in the German Army (1915-1918). In 1918 he participated in the revolutionary struggle of the Berlin Worker's and Soldier's Council. Under the Nazi-Régime his works were banned as "entarted" (anti-arian) and he didn't get the necessary official permit to buy painting materials. Nevertheless, under risk of... Read full biography
Magnus Zeller (1888-1972) was an expressionistic* painter and graphic artist. Between 1908 and 1911, he studied painting in Berlin under Lovis Corinth. During the First World War Zeller served in the German Army (1915-1918). In 1918 he participated in the revolutionary struggle of the Berlin Worker's and Soldier's Council. Under the Nazi-Régime his works were banned as "entarted" (anti-arian) and he didn't get the necessary official permit to buy painting materials. Nevertheless, under risk of his life, Zeller secretly painted some anti-fascist works like this one:. After the Second World War Zeller moved to East-Berlin where he participated in major exhibitions despite the fact that the communist authorities classified his work as... Read full biography
Magnus Zeller (1888-1972) was an expressionistic* painter and graphic artist. Between 1908 and 1911, he studied painting in Berlin under Lovis Corinth. During the First World War Zeller served in the German Army (1915-1918). In 1918 he participated in the revolutionary struggle of the Berlin Worker's and Soldier's Council. Under the Nazi-Régime his works were banned as "entarted" (anti-arian) and he didn't get the necessary official permit to buy painting materials. Nevertheless, under risk of his life, Zeller secretly painted some anti-fascist works like this one:. After the Second World War Zeller moved to East-Berlin where he participated in major exhibitions despite the fact that the communist authorities classified his work as "formalistic", i.e. not conforming to the official style of "Socialistic Realism". Magnus Zeller died 1972 in East-Berlin. Source:... Read full biography
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Magnus Zeller (1888-1972) was an expressionistic* painter and graphic artist. Between 1908 and 1911, he studied painting in Berlin under Lovis Corinth. During the First World War Zeller served in the German Army (1915-1918). In 1918 he participated in the revolutionary struggle of the Berlin Worker's and Soldier's Council.
Under the Nazi-Régime his works were banned as "entarted" (anti-arian) and he didn't get the necessary official permit to buy painting materials. Nevertheless, under risk of his life, Zeller secretly painted some anti-fascist works like this one:
After the Second World War Zeller moved to East-Berlin where he participated in major exhibitions despite the fact that the communist authorities classified his wor...But wait, there's more...
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