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Deutsch: "Maximin. Ein Gedenkbuch". Herausgegeben von Stefan George. Berlin, Blaetter für die Kunst 1907. Doppeltitel mit Bildnis Maximins (= Maximilian Kronberger) nach einer Aufnahme von Stefan George und Buchschmuck von Melchior Lechter. Erste Ausgabe. Eines von 200 numerierten Exemplaren auf Japanpapier.

Melchior Lechter was a German painter, designer, and graphic artist who was born on September 17, 1865, in Würzburg, Germany, and died on March 18, 1937, in Munich, Germany. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and became a professor at the Academy in 1907. Lechter was known for his decorative art, including book design, illustration, and ceramics. He designed book covers for publishers such as Insel Verlag and Callwey Verlag and also worked as a freelance book illustrator. Lechter's ceramic designs were produced by the Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory in Munich. Lechter's work was influenced by the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements, and he was a member of the Munich Secession, an association of artists who sought to break away from traditional academic art. He was also a member of the Deutscher Werkbund, a German association of artists, architects, and designers who aimed to promote good design and craftsmanship. Some of Lechter's notable works include the book design for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's "Faust," the cover design for Thomas Mann's "Buddenbrooks," and the illustrations for the children's book "Der Struwwelpeter" by Heinrich Hoffmann. Today, Lechter's work is highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts for its intricate design and craftsmanship.

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Melchior Lechter (1865—1937)

German painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and stained glass artist who worked primarily in the Jugendstil.
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