Joseph Elsner (architect)

Joseph Elsner (29 September 1845 in Schlaney, Silesia – 3 March 1933 in Munich) was a German architect and designer of Historicism (art).

Elsner's work focused mainly on the interior of Catholic churches in Munich, Bavaria, and in his home region, Silesia. His mentor was . In 1876 he married Walburga Hauser (1857–1924). They had 13 children, six of whom died as infants or toddlers.

His son, (1879–1970), was also an architect.

Sources

• Hildegard Berning: Joseph Elsner (1845−1933). In: Joachim Bahlcke (Ed.): Schlesische Lebensbilder. Vol.9. Insingen 2007. , pp.293–304
• Verein für christliche Kunst in München: Festgabe zur Erinnerung an das 50jähr. Jubiläum. Lentner'sche Hofbuchhandlung, München 1910, pg.150

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