Franz Eybl

1806 – 1880

Franz Eybl
19th Century
19th Century

Franz Eybl

Born 1806 Died 1880 Works span 1831–1856

The Life and Training of Franz Eybl Born in Gumpendorf, Austria, Franz Eybl entered the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna at the age of ten. During his formative years, he studied under Josef Klieber and Josef Mössmer, later progressing to study under Johann Baptist von Lampi and Franz Caucig, where he reproduced antique statues and casts. His education continued with the study of history painting under Johann Peter Krafft. Eybl’s academ…

21
dated works
1
chapters
1831
first work
1856
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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