Early Life, Family and Training Rudolf Scheller was born in 1889 in Heretsried, a small area near Augsburg. He grew up in a household shaped by education, as his father, Andreas Scheller, worked as a teacher. This early environment provided a steady foundation for a young man who would eventually dedicate his life to visual expression. After attending the Gymnasium in Neuburg, his family made a significant move in 1906, settling in Oberstdorf. This change in scenery would become a defining element of his life, as he would spend much of his remaining years in this region. His formal artistic…