Robert Eigenberger, 1890 – 1979
The 4 Most Famous Robert Eigenberger Paintings, Ranked
The best-loved painting by Robert Eigenberger is The Myth of Man Is Over (1950). The Sensual One (1929) and Saint Sebastian (1934) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 4 works by Robert Eigenberger: here are the 4 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026.
- Born · died
- 1890 – 1979, Sedlec
- Works in our catalogue
- 4
- Most famous
- The Myth of Man Is Over (1950)
Top 10 Robert Eigenberger paintings: the canvases everyone knows
Robert Eigenberger's best-loved canvas of each decade
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1920s
Canvas 2 of 4The Sensual One
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1930s
3 of 4Saint Sebastian
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1940s
4 of 4Quarry with City
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1950s
Canvas 1 of 4
The Myth of Man Is Over
About Robert Eigenberger's canvases: your questions answered
What is the best-known painting by Robert Eigenberger?Read the answer
The Myth of Man Is Over (1950), followed by The Sensual One (1929) and Saint Sebastian (1934).
What age was Robert Eigenberger when The Myth of Man Is Over was painted?Read the answer
Robert Eigenberger, born in 1890, was 60 years old: The Myth of Man Is Over dates from 1950.
How many works did Robert Eigenberger paint in all?Read the answer
4 works by Robert Eigenberger are in our catalogue, dated 1929 to 1950.
Which are Robert Eigenberger's earliest and latest famous canvases?Read the answer
The earliest canvas here is The Sensual One (1929); the latest is The Myth of Man Is Over (1950).
Robert Eigenberger: a life in paint
The Life and Academic Career of Robert Eigenberger
Robert Eigenberger was an Austrian art historian, painter, pedagogue, restorer, and university teacher. Born in Sedlec, Czech Republic, he pursued his studies in art history in Prague, Munich, Göttingen, and Berlin. His professional journey included serving as an assistant at the K. K. Zentralkommission für Denkmalpflege in Vienna and later becoming the director of the Gemäldegalerie at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Throughout his distinguished academic career, he held various roles at the Academy, including serving as a professor and eventually as the Rector from 1951 to 1955. He also led the Institute for Sacred Art following his retirement.
Artistic Practice and Pseudonym
In addition to his academic and restorative work, Eigenberger was an active painter who often exhibited under the pseudonym Karl Reigen. His artistic output was diverse, encompassing the following subjects:
His recognition within the art community included membership in the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Künstlerhaus, as well as receiving the Austrian State Prize for Painting in 1930.