Elfriede Lohse-Wächtler

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Elfriede Lohse-Wächtler
Name Elfriede Lohse-Wächtler
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Birth date 4 November 1899
Birth place Dresden, Germany
Death date 31 July 1940
Death place Pirna, Germany
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Known for Painting, Drawing
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Elfriede Lohse-Wächtler (4 November 1899 – 31 July 1940) was a German artist known for her paintings and drawings. She was born in Dresden, Germany, and studied at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Lohse-Wächtler was born on 4 November 1899 in Dresden, Germany. She showed an early talent for art and went on to study at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts.

During her career, Lohse-Wächtler developed a unique style characterized by vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. Her works often depicted scenes of everyday life, portraits, and landscapes.

Tragically, Lohse-Wächtler's life was cut short when she was declared mentally ill by the Nazi regime and was eventually murdered in the psychiatric hospital in Pirna on 31 July 1940.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Despite her untimely death, Elfriede Lohse-Wächtler's artworks continue to be appreciated for their emotional depth and artistic skill. Her pieces are held in various collections and have been exhibited in galleries around the world.

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