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Beatrix Potter (London 28.07.1866 – Sawrey 22.12.1943) Beatrix Potter was a British writer and illustrator, best known for her children’s books starring animals, such as “Peter Rabbit” (Peter Rabbit). Her stories are loved for their charming illustrations and the moral lessons they contain. The story of “Flopsie, Mopsie, Bouncy Tail and Pieter” originated in a […]

In 1909, Berta Hummel was born in the small village of Massing, located in green Bavaria about 100 kilometers from Munich. Her talent for drawing became apparent at an early age when classmates asked her to draw them. Her family also recognized her talent. Her parents were immensely proud of her and made it possible […]

As a big cat lover, Rosina Wachtmeister knows what makes cat fans happy. Since 1997, the artist and Goebel Porzellan have been working together successfully. In addition to the enchanting cat figurines, in Rosina Wachtmeister’s range you will also find tableware and glass as well as beautiful home decorations for your home and garden. Rosina […]

The artist Julia E. Limpke captures children’s most beautiful moments in sketches and drawings. Since 1992, she has been working closely with Goebel Porzellan where her work is transformed with craftsmanship into loving figurines under the name Nina & Marco. Mom, when I grow up, I will help children.” These words of her only son […]

Artist Jim Shore was born in South Carolina in the United States. He grew up in a rural setting as the son of artistic parents who had a love of American folk art. His grandmother was skilled in quilting and patchwork. From her he learned the skills and patience needed to create good designs. His […]

Charles M. Schulz (Minneapolis November 26, 1922 – Santa Rosa February 12, 2000) Charles M. Schulz was an American cartoonist who became known worldwide for his comic book series Peanuts. The strip originally began with Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy (a Beagle). Later the piano-playing Schroeder joined in, as well as the dominant and […]

Susan Lordi, born in 1954 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania U.S.A. is the designer of the beautiful Willow Tree collection that has been released since January 2000. Susan Lordi creates the original carvings that serve as the basis for each individual figurine in the Willow Tree series. Her family and friends serve as models for her […]

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian artist active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with his peak between about 1890 and 1918, also called the Jugendstil period. Gustav Klimt’s father was a goldsmith, and his profession had a significant influence on Gustav’s artistic development. His love of gold and the techniques used by his […]

Vincent van Gogh (Zundert March 30, 1853 – Auvers-sur-Oise July 30, 1890) Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter and is considered one of the greatest painters of the 19th century. Recognition came late, however, only after his death did his works become noticed by the general public and world famous. His work falls under […]

Alphonse Mucha (Ivancice July 24, 1860 – Prague July 14, 1939) Alphonse Mucha was an influential Czech artist known for his beautiful posters, illustrations and decorative artwork. He made his name especially in Paris during the Belle Époque, a period of great cultural flowering in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1894, he […]

Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-1683/1684) grew up in Utrecht, where he was apprenticed to floral still-life painter Balthasar van der Ast. In 1626, the painter moved to Leiden. There he made monochrome (“one-color”) still lifes, in which he varied on one, at most two shades. His subjects were mostly musical instruments and books. After 1631, […]

Romero Britto, born in Brazil and living in Miami, is an international artist who uses vibrant, bold and colorful patterns to represent his optimistic view of the world around him. Britto has created his own visual language of hope and happiness that is recognizable to all and inspires millions. Britto painted self-taught at a young […]