Born: May 16, 1892 in Stuttgart
Died: June 6, 1959 in Gerlingen
Fritz von Graevenitz was a German painter , sculptor and university teacher. He was promoted as an artist by the National Socialists and was represented several times at the Great German Art Exhibitions in Munich ‘s Haus der Kunst. In August 1944, in the final phase of the Second World War, Hitler included him in the God-gifted list of the most important visual artists, which saved him from military service.
Works:
- ‘Adler‘, 1938. Eagle on top of the ‘Tribünenturm’ at the Erich-Koch-Platz, Königsberg
- Helibronn Bridge eagle
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