Hans Werner Schmidt (1859 – 1950) was a German painter, illustrator and etcher. Primarily, he created history paintings, frequently dealing with the history of Weimar and the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Hans Werner Schmidt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 October 1859 |
| Died | 31 May 1950 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Paintings, illustrations, etchings |
| Movement | History painting |
Grown up as the son of a craftsman, Schmidt began studying at the Weimar Saxon Grand Ducal Art School in 1879. As a student of Albert Heinrich Brendel and Theodor Hagen he became a master student in 1885 and was appointed professor in 1903.
External links
edit- Hans W. Schmidt at Artnet
- Information about Hans W. Schmidt at auction house Mehlis (in German)