Gustav Traub (1885 - 1955)
1885-12-23Lahr/Schwarzwald, Germany1955-05-16St. Märgen, GermanyGermany
Gustav Traub
Gustav Traub is a German painter, graphic artist and illustrator.
After studying at the Karlsruhe Art Academy, Gustav Traub lived for a long time in Munich, where he created most of his landscapes of Upper Bavaria.
During World War II he participated in large exhibitions in Germany, where Hitler purchased some of Traub's paintings. He was also awarded the title of professor. In addition to his landscapes, Gustav Traub made many chalk drawings and book illustrations.
Date and place of birt: | 23 december 1885, Lahr/Schwarzwald, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 16 may 1955, St. Märgen, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Draftsman, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Portrait, Reportage, Rural landscape |
Art style: | Contemporary realism |