Ferdinand Schmutzer (1870 - 1928)

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Ferdinand Schmutzer

Ferdinand Schmutzer, a distinguished Austrian printmaker, photographer, and portrait painter, hailed from a rich artistic heritage in Vienna. With his great-grandfather, Jacob Matthias Schmutzer, having founded the esteemed "k.k. Kupferstecher-Academie," creativity ran deep in his family. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Ferdinand initially explored sculpture but later honed his skills in painting at the renowned Vienna Academy. A transformative study trip to the Netherlands sparked his fascination with etchings, inspired by the works of Rembrandt van Rijn. Soon, his exquisite portraits of Vienna's elite garnered widespread acclaim, with prominent figures like Sigmund Freud, Albert Einstein, Kaiser Franz Josef, the Vienna Philharmonic, and Karl Lueger posing for him.

Notably, Schmutzer's art transcended borders, as he exhibited internationally and received numerous awards and accolades. Pioneering the use of larger formats in etching, he pushed the boundaries of the art form, bringing innovation to the technique. Becoming a member of the Vienna Secession in 1901 and later a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna in 1908, Schmutzer's impact on the art world was undeniable. His legacy lives on, inspiring future generations of artists, and he remains an iconic figure in Austrian art history.

Date and place of birt:21 may 1870, Vienna, Austria-Hungary (1868-1918)
Date and place of death:26 august 1928, Vienna, Austria
Nationality:Austria
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Engraver, Painter, Photographer, Portraitist
Art school / group:Vienna Secession
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Modern art
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