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LoC No.: 25002649
Title: Otto Speckter
Original Publication: Berlin: Furche-Verlag, 1920.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Otto Speckter" by F. H. Ehmcke, Otto Speckter, and Karl Hobrecker is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. This detailed examination delves into the life and artistic contributions of Otto Speckter, a notable figure in German illustration, particularly renowned for his children’s books and animal depictions. The book explores the intricacies of his upbringing, his artistic drive, and the cultural milieu of the time, illustrating how these factors shaped his unique style and legacy. The opening of "Otto Speckter" outlines the historical and personal context surrounding the artist, discussing his family origins in Hamburg and the impact of his upbringing on his work. It highlights the significant role that Otto’s family and social environment played in nurturing his artistic talent, describing a lively household filled with creativity and engagement with nature. As the narrative unfolds, it provides insights into Otto's early life, his artistic inclinations, and the friendships that influenced his career, setting the stage for an exploration of his artistic achievements and the distinctive style that characterized his illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Artist: Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871
Contributor: Hobrecker, Karl, 1876-1949
Editor: Ehmcke, F. H. (Fritz Hellmut), 1878-1965
EBook No.: 74564
Published: Oct 11, 2024
Downloads: 149
Language: German
Subject: Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25002649
Title: Otto Speckter
Original Publication: Berlin: Furche-Verlag, 1920.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Otto Speckter" by F. H. Ehmcke, Otto Speckter, and Karl Hobrecker is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. This detailed examination delves into the life and artistic contributions of Otto Speckter, a notable figure in German illustration, particularly renowned for his children’s books and animal depictions. The book explores the intricacies of his upbringing, his artistic drive, and the cultural milieu of the time, illustrating how these factors shaped his unique style and legacy. The opening of "Otto Speckter" outlines the historical and personal context surrounding the artist, discussing his family origins in Hamburg and the impact of his upbringing on his work. It highlights the significant role that Otto’s family and social environment played in nurturing his artistic talent, describing a lively household filled with creativity and engagement with nature. As the narrative unfolds, it provides insights into Otto's early life, his artistic inclinations, and the friendships that influenced his career, setting the stage for an exploration of his artistic achievements and the distinctive style that characterized his illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Artist: Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871
Contributor: Hobrecker, Karl, 1876-1949
Editor: Ehmcke, F. H. (Fritz Hellmut), 1878-1965
EBook No.: 74564
Published: Oct 11, 2024
Downloads: 149
Language: German
Subject: Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.