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walter gramatté

1897 – 1929

walter gramatté
Modern
Modern

walter gramatté

Born 1897 Died 1929 Works span 1915–1926

Walter Gramatté (1897 – 1929): A Pioneer of Magical Realism Walter Gramatté, born in Berlin on January 8th, 1897, was a German Expressionist painter who tragically died young in Hamburg on February 9th, 1929. His artistic journey began amidst the turbulent backdrop of World War I – an experience that profoundly shaped his worldview and fueled the expressive fervor characteristic of his oeuvre. Like many artists of his generation, Gram…

12
dated works
1
chapters
1915
first work
1926
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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