Hofatelier Elvira

The new studio building that housed the Munich atelier at Von-der-Tann-Strasse 15, built in 1898, became a prominent structure in the style of Art Nouveau, and the façade was a design by the architect August Endell in the years from 1896 to 1898.

His plans, were licensed in April 1898 with the remark, that they were a "mockery of drawing art".

[1] The façade, with its red and golden dragon-like stucco ornament on a green ground,[2] was especially criticized.

In 1907, Augspurg sold her share to Goudstikker, who later leased it to the young photographer Emma Uibleisen.

Later, when the Von-der-Tann-Strasse street was redeveloped into a main accessway to the Haus der Kunst art museum, the building was used as a provisional canteen for the construction workers.

Facade of Hofatelier Elvira, located at Von-der-Tann-Strasse 15, with so-called dragon ornamentation.
Logo (reverse side of a photograph, 1904)