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.

Collection of Works(Page 17)

Frau, zwei Flugzeuge, Bomben,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, 1girl, solo, aircraft, surreal, barefoot
Frau, zwei Flugzeuge, Bomben
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2853 × 4974 px
Frauenporträt mit Totenkopf,Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, monochrome, 1boy, traditional media, mask, male focus
Frauenporträt mit Totenkopf
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2673 × 4341 px
Frohe Weihnachten Ein glückliches 1949 wünscht,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, monochrome, 1boy
Frohe Weihnachten Ein glückliches 1949 wünscht
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 3515 × 4946 px
Frühling (Bleistiftskizze),Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, 1boy, sketch, male focus, solo, cloud, monochrome
Frühling (Bleistiftskizze)
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 3100 × 2155 px
Frauen und Vision,Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, multiple girls, 2girls, monochrome, sketch, dress, breasts
Frauen und Vision
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2817 × 3690 px
Frauenporträt,Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, monochrome, solo, 1girl, nipples, sketch, breasts, 1boy
Frauenporträt
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2541 × 3351 px
Frühling,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, no humans, traditional media, power lines, dated, outdoors
Frühling
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 3172 × 2364 px
Frühling; aus; 'Die 150 Blätter',Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, bird, no humans, book, monochrome, shadow
Frühling; aus; 'Die 150 Blätter'
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2254 × 3558 px
Frauenfigur,Karl Wiener,Sketch,Sketch, 1girl, solo, high heels, monochrome, dress, traditional media
Frauenfigur
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2565 × 4548 px
Frohe Weihnachten,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, monochrome, 1girl, solo, parody, english text, hat
Frohe Weihnachten
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 3872 × 4647 px
Frühling,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, 1girl, solo, dress, traditional media, signature, brown hair
Frühling
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2721 × 4106 px
Frühlingslandschaft,Karl Wiener,Illustration,Illustration, mountain, cloud, no humans, sky, outdoors
Frühlingslandschaft
Painter: Karl Wiener
Resolution: 2266 × 3071 px