Vienna

Biography: Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller was born on January 15, 1793, in Vienna, Austria, into a modest family. Despite financial challenges, his early…
Biography: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt was born on February 6, 1736, in the town of Wiesensteig in Germany. He grew up in a…
Biography: Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000) was an Austrian artist and architect, celebrated for his vibrant use of color, organic forms, and the harmonious…
Inspiration: “Bonvivant,” by Miroslav Kraljevic

BONVIVANTMiroslav Kraljevic 1912CroatianOil on CanvasDimensions: 90,2×68,4 cmModern Gallery in Zagreb Miroslav Kraljević was born on 14 December 1885 in Gospić, in the…
Biography: Raphael Kirchner

Raphael Kirchner (1876-1917) was an Austrian artist and illustrator, renowned for his distinctive contribution to Art Nouveau and early 20th-century illustration.…
Biography: Peter Fendi

Peter Fendi, born on September 4, 1796, in Vienna, Austria, was an Austrian painter and engraver known for his contributions to…
There Once was a Giant Pink Rabbit in Front of Vienna’s Opera House

Vienna, a city renowned for its rich history and cultural landmarks, offers countless wonders to both tourists and locals alike. Among…
Prater Amusement Park, Vienna

The area that makes up the modern Prater was first mentioned in 1162, when Emperor Friedrich I gave the land to a noble…
Inspiration: “Mira Bauer,” by Max Kurzweil

Maximilian Franz Viktor Zdenko Marie Kurzweil (12 October 1867, Bisenz – 9 May 1916, Vienna) was an Austrian painter and printmaker. He moved near Vienna in…