Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Max Wissner

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025

1. Max Wissner Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
In diesem Haus lebte der Kunstmaler Max Wissner (*1873 +1959). Als Künstler und Bohemien bereicherte er jahrzehntelang das Kulturleben unserer Stadt.

English Translation:
In this house lived the painter Max Wissner (1873–1959). As an artist and Bohemian, he enriched the cultural life of our city for decades.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 49° 1.133′ N, 12° 5.873′ E. Marker is in Regensburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Pfauengasse just south of Domplatz, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the building wall along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pfauengasse 2, Regensburg BY 93047, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maria-Läng-Kapelle / Maria Läng Chapel (a few steps from this marker); „Judensau“ - Darstellungen / "Judensau" sculptures (within shouting distance of this marker); Denkmal König Ludwig I. von Bayern / Monument to King Ludwig I of Bavaria (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Kaiser Napoleon / Emperor Napoleon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Johann Maier (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Steuer'sches Haus / Steuer House (about 180 meters away); Goliath-Haus / Goliath House (about 180 meters away); Kursächsische Gesandtschaft / Electoral Saxon Delegation (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regensburg.

Also see . . . Max Wissner. German Wikipedia

Translated from the German Wikipedia
Max Wissner was born as the second child of architect and railway engineer Gustav Wissner and his wife Sophie. In 1882, the family moved to Karlsruhe. In 1887, Max Wissner began an apprenticeship as a decorative painter. From 1890 to 1893, he attended the School of Arts and Crafts in Karlsruhe, where he studied under Hermann Götz.

In 1891, the family moved to Regensburg; his father Gustav Wissner became an architect at the Royal State Building Authority there. From 1893 to 1896, Max Wissner performed his military service and subsequently went traveling. In 1900, he spent some time in Regensburg and became acquainted with the banker Max Weinschenk. From
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025

2. Max Wissner Marker
1908 to 1914, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart under Robert Haug. In 1914, he volunteered to participate in the First World War. After the end of the war in 1918, he lived with his mother and sister in Regensburg.

In 1924, Wissner co-founded the artists' association “Eule”. In 1945, he was elected chairman of the Regensburg Artists’ Association, which existed only briefly. In 1946, he was made honorary president of the Professional Association of Visual Artists of Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate, and in 1952, an honorary member of the Regensburg Art and Crafts Association. After suffering a stroke in 1955, he was paralyzed on his right side.

(Submitted on July 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Max Wissner Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025

3. The view of the Max Wissner Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.