Willi Sitte facts for kids
Willi Sitte was an important German painter. He was born on February 28, 1921, and passed away on June 8, 2013. For many years, he led the group of visual artists in East Germany.
Who Was Willi Sitte?
Willi Sitte was born in a place called Kratzau in Bohemia, which was part of Czechoslovakia at the time. This was on February 28, 1921. His parents were German.
Sitte became a well-known painter. He was especially famous in East Germany, which was a country that existed from 1949 to 1990.
Leading Artists in East Germany
For a long time, Willi Sitte was the president of the East German association of visual artists. This group was very important for artists in East Germany. Being the president meant he was a key figure in the art world there.
His Life and Passing
Willi Sitte lived a long life. He passed away on June 8, 2013, in a city called Halle, in Germany. He was 92 years old when he died from natural causes.
