The Life and Career of Franz Eichhorst Born in Berlin, Germany, on 7 September 1885, Franz Eichhorst developed a versatile practice as a painter, engraver, and illustrator. His early years were shaped by the shifting tides of European history, a reality that would eventually influence the subject matter of his work. During World War I, he stepped away from the studio to serve as a Marinekorps volunteer in Flanders, an experience that…