carl julius moll (1861 - 1945)
Carl Moll, full name Carl Julius Rudolf Moll, was an Austrian painter of the Art Nouveau era.
Moll studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, in 1897 he was active in the creation of the Vienna Secession, and in 1903, thanks to Carl Moll, the Modern Gallery, now called the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, was established. He also worked hard to promote the work of Gustav Klimt and Vincent van Gogh in Germany.
In the early thirties Carl Moll joined the National Socialists and became a staunch supporter. In 1945, when the Soviet troops were approaching Vienna, Carl committed suicide.
In the history of art he remained as the author of bright landscapes and still lifes. Carl Moll is still one of Austria's most prominent artists.
Carl Moll, full name Carl Julius Rudolf Moll, was an Austrian painter of the Art Nouveau era.
Moll studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, in 1897 he was active in the creation of the Vienna Secession, and in 1903, thanks to Carl Moll, the Modern Gallery, now called the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, was established. He also worked hard to promote the work of Gustav Klimt and Vincent van Gogh in Germany.
In the early thirties Carl Moll joined the National Socialists and became a staunch supporter. In 1945, when the Soviet troops were approaching Vienna, Carl committed suicide.
In the history of art he remained as the author of bright landscapes and still lifes. Carl Moll is still one of Austria's most prominent artists.
