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Cartoonist Hans Traxler dies at 97

German artist Hans Traxler has passed away, as confirmed by the Caricatura Museum Frankfurt and the city of Frankfurt am Main on behalf of his family.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Hans Traxler, the German cartoonist, passed away on Monday, August 24, at the age of 97 in Frankfurt am Main. This was announced on behalf of his family by the Caricatura Museum Frankfurt and the city of Frankfurt.

Traxler was a co-founder of the well-known satirical magazines "Pardon" and "Titanic." Throughout his career, he created numerous works characterized by their sharp wit and critical social observation.

In addition to his work as a cartoonist, Hans Traxler was also active as a draftsman, painter, and author. His influence on German satire and art continues to be appreciated today.

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