Alfons Walde (1891 - 1958)
1891-02-08Oberndorf, Austria1958-12-11Kitzbühel, AustriaAustria
Alfons Walde
Alfons Walde was an Austrian expressionist painter and architect.
He studied architecture at the Higher Technical School in Vienna, but became interested in painting, found his muse in his native Kitzbühel Alps and became famous for his paintings of their snow-covered slopes and mountain huts. He was particularly fascinated by the dashing skiers of the time. Walde's popularity grew along with the popularity of the ski resort. Walde was also an active graphic artist and designed many posters.
Date and place of birt: | 8 february 1891, Oberndorf, Austria |
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Date and place of death: | 11 december 1958, Kitzbühel, Austria |
Nationality: | Austria |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Posterist |
Genre: | Mountain landscape, Landscape painting |
Art style: | Expressionism, Impressionism |