Early Life, Family and Training Born in Berlin, Germany, on January 1, 1873, Albert Lamm was the son of Armand Max Hugo Lamm and Clara, née Schirmer. His family roots traced back to Burgundy before settling in Northern Germany. Before finding his footing in the visual arts, Lamm’s path took a more analytical turn. He spent two years studying mathematics and physics at the Polytechnikum in Berlin and Darmstadt, though he ultimately chose not to complete this academic pursuit. His true vocation emerged when he turned toward the canvas. Between 1893 and 1895, Albert Lamm studied landscape pain…