Ludwig Meidner (1884 - 1966)
1884-04-18Bierutów, Prussia1966-05-14Darmstadt, GermanyGermany
Ludwig Meidner
Ludwig Meidner is a German painter and writer, a representative of the expressionist school of art. Meidner is best known for his painted and printed portraits and landscapes, but is especially known for his 'apocalyptic' series of works that show his stylised visions of the coming transformation of Germany before the First World War.
Date and place of birt: | 18 april 1884, Bierutów, Prussia |
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Date and place of death: | 14 may 1966, Darmstadt, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Writer |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Expressionism |