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Artist Biography

Albin Egger-Lienz: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Training

Born: January 29, 1868, in Dölsach-Stribach near Lienz, Tyrol, Austria.
Parentage: He was the natural son of Maria Trojer, a peasant girl, and Georg Egger, a church painter. He later adopted his father’s surname combined with his birthplace.
His initial artistic education came from his father, laying the foundation for his future career.
He continued his studies at the Academy in Munich, where he was profoundly influenced by artists like Franz Defregger and Jean-François Millet.

Artistic Development and Influences

Egger-Lienz’s early works focused on scenes of peasant life and historical events, particularly the Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809.
Key Influence: The artist Ferdinand Hodler significantly impacted Egger-Lienz's style, leading to a monumental expressiveness characterized by heroic figures in stage-like spaces.
He joined the Vienna Secession in 1909, further solidifying his position within the Austrian art scene.
His artistic language evolved towards strongly outlined, massive forms painted with an almost monochromatic palette of earth colors.

Major Works and Achievements

Notable Paintings: Some of his most renowned works include “Der Totentanz von anno neun” (1906-1908), “Almlandschaft im Ötztal” (1911), and “Den Namenlosen” (1916).
He participated in the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900, receiving a bronze medal for his painting "Feldsegen."
During World War I, he served as a war painter on the southern Austrian front.
His later works often incorporated religious themes alongside scenes of peasant life, such as “Christ’s Resurrection.”

Historical Significance and Legacy

Unique Style: Egger-Lienz blended elements of Expressionism with traditional Austrian art, creating a distinctive style that set him apart from his contemporaries.
His work often explored themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the connection between humanity and nature.
He declined multiple professorships at prestigious academies, preferring to maintain artistic independence.
Lasting Impact: His paintings continue to be celebrated for their emotional power and monumental scale, representing a significant contribution to Austrian art history.

Final Years and Death

Egger-Lienz spent his final years painting frescoes for the Memorial Chapel of the Fallen in War in Lienz.
Death: He passed away on November 4, 1926, in St. Justina-Rentsch, Bozen/Bolzano, South Tyrol/Alto Adige, Italy, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy.

albin egger lienz

albin egger lienz

1868 - 1926 , Austria

Quick Facts

Birth Date: January 29, 1868
Birth Place: Dölsach, Austria
Death Date: November 4, 1926
Influenced By: Ferdinand Hodler, Franz Defregger, Jean-François Millet
Movement: Expressionism
Name: Albin Egger-Lienz
Nationality: Austrian
Notable Works:
- Der Totentanz von anno neun
- Almlandschaft im Ötztal
- Den Namenlosen

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Ila, die jüngere Tochter des Künstlers

Ila, die jüngere Tochter des Künstlers

Christoph Rott, Ein Bauer

Christoph Rott, Ein Bauer

Die Alten

Sturm

Haspinger 1809

Ruhende Hirten

Vorfrühling

The Sower -

The Artists Mother Maria Trojer

The Artists Mother Maria Trojer

Holy Night

Peasant-wife Study To The Mothers

Peasant-wife Study To The Mothers

Cesurrection Of Christ

Cesurrection Of Christ

Madonna

The Cross -

Madonna -

Christnacht

Man's head

Totentanz, Vierte Fassung

Totentanz, Vierte Fassung

Lumberjack, Charcoal

Lumberjack, Charcoal

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