Fritz Lang (artist)

Fritz Lang (15 March 1877 – 26 October 1961), was a German painter, noted for his woodcuts, linocuts, lithographs and book illustrations.

During this period he produced numerous woodcuts, some of which were purchased by the British Museum, the Königliche Kupferstichkabinett of Stuttgart, and the Hofbibliothek in Vienna.

The post-war conditions in Germany were not conducive to artistic expression, and Lang's output was minimal during this period.

A trip to the former colony of German East Africa in 1928 inspired Lang, and he produced a large number of woodcuts and paintings with an African theme.

His animal and bird studies were outstanding, and clearly inspired other German and Austrian artists in their technique and composition.