Melchior Lechter
Melchior Lechter (2 October 1865, Münster - 8 October 1937, Raron) was a German painter, graphic artist, and book designer. Life and work He was born to Theodor Lechter (1825–1882), a merchant from Hamm, and his wife, Catharina née Terwort (1825–1883). As he appeared to have some artistic ability, at the age of fourteen he began training as a glass painter. After work, he took classes in drawing and painting at the artists' cooperative. His earliest influences came from the Nazarene painter, Joseph Anton Settegast, who worked at churches throughout that part of Germany. Upon completing his apprenticeship, in 1884, he went to Berlin, where he studied at the University of the Arts. He would be associated with the Academy for ten years. He initially supported himself by producing practical art, such as advertising materials, until 1896, when the Fritz Gurlitt Gallery presented an exhibition of his serious works; including stained glass windows depicting Tristan and I ...
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