A Munich Academic Tradition Max Luber was a product of the rigorous academic training found in the art academies of Munich. Born in 1879, he spent his formative years and much of his professional life within the cultural orbit of this German city. His early years as a student were marked by a practical necessity; he earned his living by selling painted postcards at the Oktoberfest. These early works were far from the somber compositions of his later years, instead offering humorous, character-driven scenes of Munich life, often featuring heavy beer steins and abundant food served by local fig…