A Life in Munich
Otmar Lederer was a German painter, graphic artist, and photographer born in Munich, Germany. His artistic journey began during the Second World War when he started his studies at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts under Adolf Schinnerer. Following the heavy air raid on Munich in October 1943, the sixteen-year-old artist captured the scene of the glowing city, depicting the dust-covered square in front of the Starnberg station and the smoke-shrouded silhouette of the Palace of Justice, where people appeared as fleeting, wandering shadows.
After being drafted into military service in February 1944 and later becoming a prisoner of war, Lederer returned to Munich to continue his studies with Karl Caspar and Ernst Geitlinger. He was married to his first wife, Gudrun Bächler, with whom he had a daughter, Sabine Chandel, who is also an artist and graphic artist. Later in life, he shared an atelier in Munich's Geibelstraße with Sabine Kretzschmar.
Artistic Legacy and Works
Lederer's work has been recognized by various institutions, including the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich. One notable oil painting in their collection is titled Portrait W.B, created in 1989. His artistic output has been featured in various exhibitions, including a 2008 display at the Haus der Kunst in Munich and a 2017 exhibition at Galerie Kunstraum Wild.
His exhibitions have included:
Questions & Answers
How can I see every artwork made by Otmar Lederer?
Every work by Otmar Lederer on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
In which historical period did Otmar Lederer work?
Otmar Lederer worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Where can I see the color profile of Otmar Lederer's work?
Otmar Lederer's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
Is there a timeline of Otmar Lederer's works?
Otmar Lederer's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
