Arno Drescher (1882-1971) Still Life With Flowers

Arno Drescher was born on March 17, 1882 in Auerbach, Vogtland. He came from a family of artists: his father was a decorative painter and letterer, which introduced him to painting and design at an early age.

After attending the Auerbach teacher training college, he obtained his A-levels in 1902 and initially worked as an auxiliary teacher. Only a few years later, however, he decided on a career in art, and in 1905 began studies at the Dresden School of Decorative Arts. At the same time, he obtained a diploma as a drawing teacher, graduating with honors in 1907.

Artistic and academic career

Early on, Drescher combined artistic practice with teaching. He trained future art teachers and opened his own studio in Dresden in 1916. In 1920, he became professor of free and applied graphics at the National Academy of Decorative Arts in Dresden.

In the 1920s, he took an active part in artistic life, exhibiting alongside such renowned modern artists as Erich Heckel, Oskar Kokoschka and Max Liebermann.

His work encompasses painting, drawing, illustration and advertising graphics. He has also made a name for himself as a typographer and font designer, as well as a designer of posters, logos, stamps and even banknotes.