Early Life, Family and Training Born in Berlin, Germany, on January 1, 1873, Albert Lamm was the son of Armand Max Hugo Lamm and Clara, née Schirmer. His family roots traced back to Burgundy before settling in Northern Germany. Before finding his footing in the visual arts, Lamm’s path took a more analytical turn. He spent two years studying mathematics and physics at the Polytechnikum in Berlin and Darmstadt, though he ultimately cho…