Fritz Brandtner
Fritz Brandtner | |
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| Born | Friedrich Wilhelm Brandtner 28 July 1896 Danzig, Prussia |
| Died | 7 November 1969 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | largely self-taught and in Danzig with Franz August Pfuhie at the University of Danzig |
| Movement | German Expressionism, modernism |
| Spouse | Mieze Preuss (m. 1929) |
| Awards | Jessie Dow Award (1946); Canada Council Visual Arts Award (1968) |
| Elected | C.S.P.W.C.; C.G.P.; C.S.G.A.; F.C.A. |
Friedrich Wilhelm Brandtner (28 July 1896 – 7 November 1969), known during his life as Fritz Brandtner, was a German-born Canadian artist and art instructor. During his career he worked variously as painter, printmaker, graphic artist, illustrator, muralist, and set designer.