Because her early work was destroyed in the bombing, Magdalene Kreßner is chiefly known for the work she produced between 1945 and 1975. During this time the central portion of Germany, including Dresden and the surrounding region, was administered as the Soviet occupation zone, relaunched in October 1949 as the Soviet sponsored German Democratic Republic (East Germany). The mural reliefs on public buildings for which she would be remembered reflect the style associated with East German public art. Many have themes drawn from classical mythology or from the Christian bible. Among her better known works is the oak produced during 1955/56 for the at Radebeul. In the judgement of one commentator, it combines content and form with subtle empathy. Other important works include "Drei Generationen" ("Three generations - 1967"). which is currently part of the Dresden State Art Collection.