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gertraud möhwald

Born 1929 Died 2002 Works span 2002–2002

Gertraud Möhwald: A Pioneer of Figurative Ceramic Sculpture Gertraud Möhwald (1929 – 2002) stands as a singular figure in the history of contemporary ceramic art, particularly within East German artistic circles. Born in Dresden, she embarked on a lifelong journey dedicated to exploring the expressive potential of clay and transforming it into poignant representations of human form—a path that cemented her legacy as one of Germany’s m…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through gertraud möhwald's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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