Early Life and Artistic Training Thomas Leitner was born on March 7, 1876, in Altmünster. His early years in Austria provided the foundation for a life spent observing the nuances of light and landscape. In 1893, he moved to Vienna to begin his formal studies at the Academy. There, he worked under the guidance of Franz Rumpler, learning the technical discipline required to translate the physical world onto canvas. His talent was recognized early through the award of the Rompreis. This achievement allowed him to step away from the classroom and into the light of the south. During 1905 and 19…