'Ruins of the Cloisters at Messines', 1914. Artist: Adolf Hitler

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'Ruins of the Cloisters at Messines', 1914. Adolf Hitler often claimed to be a frustrated artist, and art was one of his major interests throughout his life. He produced many paintings, predominantly landscapes, postcard scenes and urban views, and there was a considerable market for his work during the Third Reich. This example of his work was reproduced in a coffee table book about Hitler published during the Third Reich, millions of copies of which were printed. By 1938 Hitler had decided to prohibit reproductions of his paintings.

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Size: 4419px × 3971px
Location: World,Europe,Belgium,Flanders,West Flanders,Mesen
Photo credit: © Art Media/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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