Karl Wiener

Austria 1901-1949
Karl Wiener, an Austrian artist renowned for his political and timely montages during the 1930s and 1940s, was posthumously hailed as the Austrian John Heartfield during a major retrospective exhibition at the Wien Museum. Born into a politically inclined family, Wiener's artistic journey began later in life, but his dedication and talent soon made him a standout figure in the Austrian art world. Wiener's father, Friedrich, was a proofreader at the Graz printing company "Typographia," which was owned by the Social Democratic Workers' Party (SDAP). Karl, along with his father, remained a loyal member of the party until its dissolution by the corporate state in 1934. Before pursuing his artistic career, Wiener attended state high school and worked as a bank clerk in Graz and Munich. However, it was in 1924, at the age of 23, when he enrolled at the "Ständische Drawingsakademie" (State Art School) in Graz that his artistic journey truly began. He went on to study painting and graphics at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, where he was mentored by Bertold Löffler and Rudolf von Larisch until 1931. He further honed his graphic skills under Rudolf Jettmar and graduated in 1932. A travel grant allowed Wiener to explore Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and even Moscow in 1935. However, it was his hometown of Graz that remained close to his heart until his father's death in 1937. After this, he finally made the move to Vienna. From 1940 until his dismissal in 1947, Wiener taught at the Vienna School of Applied Arts. Following this, he increasingly worked as an illustrator for social democratic media. However, the bombing of his studio in Vienna in 1945 intensified his depression, and in 1949, he took his own life using light gas. Wiener's legacy lives on through his politically charged and time-sensitive montages, as well as his paintings and graphics. His works are not just visually arresting but also serve as powerful commentaries on the political and social landscapes of his time. Today, he is remembered as a pivotal figure in Austrian art history, whose contributions to the field remain influential and relevant.

Művek Gyűjteménye (Oldal 55)

Phantasien eines roten Zimmers,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, window, table, no humans, indoors
Phantasien eines roten Zimmers
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 2644 × 3619 px
Portrait eines Mannes,Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, 1boy, male focus, solo, necktie, monochrome, mustache
Portrait eines Mannes
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 2697 × 3679 px
Porträt,Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, 1boy, male focus, solo, monochrome, traditional media, facial hair, sketch
Porträt
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 2781 × 4692 px
Porträt einer Dame,Karl Wiener,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, solo, 1girl, black hair, brown eyes, makeup
Porträt einer Dame
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 2856 × 3506 px
Profile, 10 Blätter, Graz,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, no humans, text focus, traditional media
Profile, 10 Blätter, Graz
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 2372 × 3095 px
Revolution,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, tarot, building, no humans, english text, border
Revolution
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 2219 × 4394 px
Political collage,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, multiple boys, city, retro artstyle, building, robot
Political collage
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 3308 × 2331 px
Porträt III,Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, solo, monochrome, traditional media, male focus, 1boy, hair bun
Porträt III
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 3606 × 3179 px
Revue - Diva,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, solo, 1girl, star (symbol), arm up, blonde hair, heart
Revue - Diva
Festő: Karl Wiener
Felbontás: 3320 × 4704 px