Early Life, Family and Training Max Fabian was born in Berlin, Germany, on March 3, 1873. His path toward becoming a painter and graphic designer began after he decided to leave behind an apprenticeship in commerce. This change in direction came through the encouragement of the history painter Anton von Werner, who saw potential in the young man's interests. From 1891 to 1900, Fabian dedicated himself to his studies at the Berlin Aca…