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| | Born in Berlin, Germany on Dec. 16, 1878. Methner established a printing business in Berlin and studied art in Paris. He came to NYC in 1922 and, two years later, settled in San Francisco. He worked there for the Schmidt Lithograph Company until his death on April 16, 1941. His fine art includes landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. | Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940" Interview with the artist or his/her family; Death record. | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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