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Fritz Cremer

Fritz Cremer was a German sculptor, graphic artist, and teacher, renowned for his powerful memorials commemorating the victims of fascism, particularly those in concentration camps like Buchenwald, Ravensbrück, and Mauthausen. Born in Arnsberg an der Ruhr in 1906, Cremer's journey into the arts began with an apprenticeship to a marble maker, followed by formal education at the Higher School of Fine Arts in Charlottenburg. His early engagement with the Communist Party in 1929 marked the start of a lifelong commitment to anti-fascist and political themes in his work​​.

Cremer's works defy easy categorization. They span a broad range of subjects, from the deeply political to the profoundly personal, including acts and lovers that express erotic sensuality and tenderness. His style, neither fully modern nor socialist realist, aimed at capturing the "mentalic constitution" of his subjects, often emphasizing their physical irregularities to break from idealized representations​​. Cremer's most notable works include the Buchenwald Monument and "O Deutschland, bleiche Mutter" at Mauthausen, as well as other significant memorials across Germany, Austria, and the USA​​.

Throughout his career, Cremer was celebrated for his contributions to art and society, receiving accolades such as an invitation to documenta 6 in 1977 and the Stiftung Bremer Sculptor’s Prize in 1992. He passed away in Berlin in 1993, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be studied and admired​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Fritz Cremer's works offer a profound exploration of human resilience, suffering, and solidarity. His memorials serve as powerful reminders of history's darkest chapters and the enduring spirit of those who resist oppression. To stay informed about exhibitions and auctions featuring Fritz Cremer's works, sign up for updates and ensure you don't miss the opportunity to engage with the legacy of this pivotal artist.

Date and place of birt:22 october 1906, Arnsberg, Germany
Date and place of death:1 september 1993, Berlin, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Sculptor
Art style:Expressionism, Realism

Creators Germany

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Thomas Lenk (1933 - 2014)
Thomas Lenk
1933 - 2014
Maximilian Hermann Maxy (1895 - 1971)
Maximilian Hermann Maxy
1895 - 1971
Daniel Hopfer I (1470 - 1536)
Daniel Hopfer I
1470 - 1536
Richard Müller (1874 - 1954)
Richard Müller
1874 - 1954
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
1749 - 1832
Ferdinand Theodor Hoppe (1848 - 1890)
Ferdinand Theodor Hoppe
1848 - 1890
Richard Graef (1879 - 1945)
Richard Graef
1879 - 1945
Anton Friedrich König (1722 - 1787)
Anton Friedrich König
1722 - 1787
Rosilene Luduvico (1969)
Rosilene Luduvico
1969
Kurt-Hermann Kühn (1926 - 1989)
Kurt-Hermann Kühn
1926 - 1989
Arnold Fiedler (1900 - 1985)
Arnold Fiedler
1900 - 1985
Eduard Gaertner (1801 - 1877)
Eduard Gaertner
1801 - 1877
Jakob Schlesinger (1792 - 1855)
Jakob Schlesinger
1792 - 1855
Edmund Herger (1860 - 1906)
Edmund Herger
1860 - 1906
Adolf Schreyer (1828 - 1899)
Adolf Schreyer
1828 - 1899

Creators Expressionism

Josef Felix Müller (1955)
Josef Felix Müller
1955
Lee Miller (1907 - 1977)
Lee Miller
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Walter Arnold Steffen (1924 - 1982)
Walter Arnold Steffen
1924 - 1982
Herbert Abrams (1921 - 2003)
Herbert Abrams
1921 - 2003
August Lohr (1842 - 1920)
August Lohr
1842 - 1920
Joseph Semple (Sempill) (1830 - 1877)
Joseph Semple (Sempill)
1830 - 1877
Jacob Gehrig (1846 - 1922)
Jacob Gehrig
1846 - 1922
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev (1887 - 1938)
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev
1887 - 1938
Jose Jimenez Aranda (1837 - 1903)
Jose Jimenez Aranda
1837 - 1903
Harry Watson (1871 - 1936)
Harry Watson
1871 - 1936
Henry Garland (1834 - 1913)
Henry Garland
1834 - 1913
Franciscus van der Steen (1615 - 1672)
Franciscus van der Steen
1615 - 1672
Kurt Lewy (1898 - 1963)
Kurt Lewy
1898 - 1963
Friedrich Eduard Traffelet (1897 - 1954)
Friedrich Eduard Traffelet
1897 - 1954
William Lewin (1747 - 1795)
William Lewin
1747 - 1795
David Schneuer (1905 - 1988)
David Schneuer
1905 - 1988
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