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Also Known As Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger
Born July 17, 1871 • New York City • New York
Died January 13, 1956 (aged 84) • New York City • New York
Movement / Style Der Blaue Reiter • Die Blaue Vier
Notable Family Members son Andreas Feininger

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