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Walter Thor
Early Life, Training and Artistic Education Walter Thor entered the world on February 13, 1870, in Neusalz an der Oder, located within the Province of Silesia. His early years in this region provided the foundation for a life dedicated to the visual arts, eventually leading him toward the major cultural centers of Europe. He would later be recognized as both a painter and an illustrator, possessing a versatility that allowed him to nav
igate different mediums of graphic and fine art. His formal training took place at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, an institution that would remain central to his professional identity. It was here that he refined the technical skills necessary to transition from a student to a professional artist. Seeking to broaden his perspective beyond the German tradition, Walter Thor spent time working in Paris, a move that exposed him to th…