The Sculptural Legacy of Philipp Kittler Philipp Kittler stands as a distinguished figure in the history of German sculpture, a master whose hands shaped the very fabric of Nuremberg's public landscape. Born in Schwabach, Germany, his journey into the world of fine art was deeply rooted in craftsmanship and tradition. As the son of Emanuel Kittler, a stove manufacturer, Philipp began his professional life not with clay or bronze, but through an apprenticeship as a stove fitter. This early immersion in the tactile, decorative arts provided him with a foundational understanding of form and orn…