6. He was A Great Artist
Painting was a major interest throughout his lifetime. He created hundreds of amazing paintings and postcards and sold those to earn a living during his Vienna years around 1908. Many of his paintings were recovered after World War II and auctioned at huge prices. In his autobiography Mein Kampf, he stated that he always wanted to be a famous artist, but was demoralized a little when he failed the entrance exam of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna twice in 1907 and 08 as a painter, whereas the institution stated he was a talented architect rather than a painter. Knowing his talent, the academy suggested that he should apply to Academies School of Architecture. Frederic Spotts in his book “Hitler and the Power of Aesthetics” stated that “He had a modicum of talent at least in sketching buildings, but what technique he learned he picked up on his own.” Some of his best paintings are “House with a White Fence”, “Ruins of a Cloister in Messines” and “The Courtyard of the Old Residency in Munich”. Also See: 10 heinous and historic hate crimes (With Pics)
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