Franz Walchegger (1913 - 1965)

Franz Walchegger

Franz Walhegger is an Austrian artist, a pioneer of modern painting in Tyrol. Born in Linz. He studied at the school of drawing and painting in Innsbruck, and then at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts (from 1938 to 1942). During World War II he was drafted into the German army, but continued to paint and create frescoes in Olomouc (Czech Republic). After the war he returned to Linz. He created many works, including portraits, landscapes and paintings on religious themes. Walhegger developed his own style, incorporating elements of naturalism and cubism. The artist left behind a significant creative legacy. His works have been exhibited in various cities and can be found in public collections.