Fritz August Pfuhle: A Bridge Between Expressionism and Canadian Modernity Fritz August Pfuhle, born in Danzig (now Gdańsk), Germany, in 1896, remains a quietly significant figure within the landscape of early 20th-century art. While his name might not command the immediate recognition afforded to some of his contemporaries, Pfuhle’s influence extends through his mentorship and the subsequent development of Canadian artistic styles, particularly as embodied by Fritz Brandtner. His life was marked by a dedication to both teaching and creating, weaving together a legacy rooted in German Expres…