Modeler, studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dresden. Worked at the Meissen manufactory in 1903-1911 creating various figures and groups in Art Nouveau style. On behalf of the manufactory, Lange was sent to Holland to gather inspiration for new designs. This trip led to his most recognizable works featuring Dutch subjects. While Meissen is traditionally known for elaborate and ornate figures, Lange’s work was part of a shift toward simpler, more elegant forms. His Art Nouveau pieces celebrate craftsmanship and artistic talent rather than the cumbersome ornamentation of the past. Lange’s figures were often decorated with a color palette inspired by nature, including shades of green, yellow, brown, and rich jewel tones. These underglaze colors emphasize the naturalistic feel of the work. He settled in Japan after 1911.

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Arthur Lange (1875-1929)

Modeler, studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dresden. Worked at the Meissen manufactory from 1898 to 1908 creating various figures and groups. After leaving Meissen, self-employed sculptor in Dresden, created numerous monumental works and memorials in various German cities. Arthur was an adopted son of Paul Lange, a carpenter from Cölln who was the biological father of Philipp Lange.