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Artist

Herman Hartwich

born New York City 1853-died Munich, Germany 1926

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Also known as: Herman Hartwick
Born: New York, New York, United States
Died: Munich, Germany
Nationalities: American

Biography: Herman Hartwich learned to paint from his father, then studied with leading artists in Munich, where he eventually established a studio. He exhibited in Europe and won several gold and silver medals, including second prize at the 1901 Champs-Elysées Salon. (Los Angeles Times, June 9, 1901, and Christian Science Monitor, March 9, 1934)