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1842–1911
A German painter and illustrator of the 19th century, he is remembered for finely observed landscapes and for decorative church murals created late in his career. His work links academic training with a quiet, detailed eye for place.

by V. Paul (Viktor Paul) Mohn
Born in Meißen in 1842, Viktor Paul Mohn was a German artist whose work included drawing, watercolor, painting, and illustration. Museum and art-reference sources identify him as active in the 19th century, and works from 1869 in the National Gallery of Art show his skill in landscape studies made in Italy.
Mohn also exhibited in Germany, and later projects included mural painting. A notable surviving example is in the village church of Bornim, where he created choir wall paintings in 1909–1910. He died in 1911.
Although he is not widely known today, Mohn's career suggests a versatile artist who moved between easel work, illustration, and large decorative commissions. The surviving records point to a painter interested in landscape, craftsmanship, and careful visual storytelling.