Otto Sonnleitner (1906 - 1985)
1906-11-20Würzburg, Germany1985-06-30Würzburg, GermanyGermany
Otto Sonnleitner
Hans Otto Sonnleitner is a German sculptor.
Otto was first trained by his sculptor father, Ludwig Sonnleitner, before continuing his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. He completed several commissions for buildings in Würzburg before the outbreak of World War II, and returned to work as a sculptor after the end of the war.
Sonnleitner created many sculptures and fountains that are considered landmarks in Würzburg.
Date and place of birt: | 20 november 1906, Würzburg, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 30 june 1985, Würzburg, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Animalistic, Genre art, Portrait sculpture |
Art style: | Realism, Contemporary realism, Contemporary art |