Józef Hecht Artist

Józef Hecht (December 14, 1891 – June 19, 1951), also known as Joseph Hecht, was a printmaker, painter and engraver. Born and educated in Poland, he made Paris his base from 1920. Trained in classical engraving techniques, Hecht was a founder of "Atelier 17", and had a profound influence on 20th-century printmakers.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 14, 1891
Birth place
Poland , Łódź
Date of deathJune 19, 1951
Place of death
Paris

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Artist

Field of work
Engraving
Printmaking
Influenced
training at
Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts

Józef Hecht on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://mushecht.haifa.ac.il/art/GhezCollection_eng.aspx?id=8
  2. http://www.ateliercontrepoint.com/a174.html
  3. http://www.moma.org/collection/details.php?theme_id=10958&section_id=T026324