Peter Behrens (Hamburg, 14 April 1868 - Berlin, 27 February 1940) was a German architect and designer.
Born in Hamburg, Behrens studied painting in his hometown and then moved to Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe between 1886 and 1889. In 1890, after marrying Lilly Kramer, he moved to Munich and first worked there as a painter, illustrator and artisan bookbinder. progressively approaching bohemian circles and developing a deep interest in issues related to modern life .......
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