Georg Jahn

Georg Jahn (5 May 1869, Meißen - 18 November 1940, Loschwitz) was a German painter and graphic artist; known primarily for his etchings.

At the age of fourteen, he followed them into that profession, During his years at the manufactory (1883-1888), his talents were recognized and he was awarded a scholarship to attend the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts.

He left the Academy in 1890; completing his studies at the Grand-Ducal Saxon Art School, Weimar, with Professor Max Thedy, a noted portrait and interior painter.

In the late 1930s, his etchings were represented in Munich at the Große Deutsche Kunstausstellung; a display of works approved by the Nazi regime.

He died at his home in Loschwitz, and was interred in Meißen at the Saint Wolfgang Cemetery.