Fritz Winold Reiss (1886 - 1953)
1886-09-16Karlsruhe, Germany1953-08-23New York City, USAGermany, USA
Fritz Winold Reiss
Fritz Winold Reiss is an American portrait painter and graphic designer who emigrated from Germany. His father Fritz Reiss and brother Hans Reiss were also artists. Winold Reiss is known for his many portraits of Native American figures of the Harlem Renaissance and common people. He also created murals that are placed in public places in Cincinnati, as well as interior design.
Date and place of birt: | 16 september 1886, Karlsruhe, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 23 august 1953, New York City, USA |
Nationality: | Germany, USA |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Designer, Graphic artist, Interior designer, Painter |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Art Deco, Modern art |