1928 - 1998

Belangrijkste feiten

  • Nationality: Austria
  • Typical colors: neutrals
  • Top-ranked work: Self-Portrait with Easel and Cat
  • Top 3 works:
    • Self-Portrait with Easel and Cat
    • The Red Dressing Gown
    • Salzburg Nude Hall
  • Died: 1998
  • Art period: Modern

The Life and Artistic Journey of Georg Eisler

Born in Vienna, Austria, Georg Eisler was a painter, graphic artist, and university teacher. His early life was marked by movement; following political reasons, his mother left Austria in 1936, leading the family to live in Moscow for two years before moving to Prague. In 1939, they relocated to England. While living in Manchester, Eisler attended Manchester Central High School for Boys and later studied at the Stockport School of Art and Manchester Academy. During his time in London, he was introduced to Oskar Kokoschka, who provided him with lessons.

Eisler returned to Vienna in 1946 to continue his art studies. His diverse subject matter included:

Legacy and Recognition

Throughout his career, Eisler held significant positions, including serving two terms as the President of the Vienna Secession. His work has been featured in numerous international venues, including the Venice Biennale and the Royal Academy in London. His art is held in permanent collections such as the Albertina, the British Museum's Portrait Gallery, the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, and the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin.

His professional honors include:

In addition to his painting, Eisler was a major book illustrator and designed sets and costumes for Mozart's The Magic Flute at Covent Garden Royal Opera House. He also taught at various institutions, including the Berlin University of the Arts, Stanford University, and the University of Southern California.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar komt Georg Eisler vandaan?

Georg Eisler werd geboren in Austria.

In welke historische periode werkte Georg Eisler?

Georg Eisler werkte in de Modern-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.

Kan ik het kleurgebruik van Georg Eisler in al het werk bestuderen?

De Kleurenpalet van de kunstenaar van Georg Eisler presenteert het kleurprofiel van het oeuvre van de kunstenaar.

Is er een volledige lijst met kunstwerken van Georg Eisler?

Alle werken van Georg Eisler op deze website zijn te bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.

Korte quiz

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
Who was Georg Eisler's teacher in London?
Vraag 2:
In which city was Georg Eisler born?
Vraag 3:
Which famous composer was Georg Eisler's father?
Vraag 4:
Georg Eisler was elected President of which organization in 1968?
Vraag 5:
Which museum presented a major retrospective of his work in 2001?