1881 - 1951

Informații rapide

  • Top 3 works:
    • Transport of the Wounded
    • Alexander Popp
  • Born: 1881, Ried im Innkreis, Austria
  • Top-ranked work: Transport of the Wounded
  • Nationality: Austria
  • Works on this site: 2

The Life and Academic Career of Wilhelm Dachauer

Born in Ried im Innkreis, Austria, Wilhelm Dachauer was the son of clockmakers. Although he was intended to follow his father's trade, he eventually moved to Vienna, where he experienced a period of privations. He began his journey as an apprentice decoration painter while preparing for the Academy of Applied Arts during the night. In 1899, at the age of seventeen, he commenced his studies under the supervision of Professor Griepenkerl at the Akademie der bildenden Künste in Vienna.

Dachauer's academic career was distinguished; he held an honored professorship at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna from 1928 until 1944, during which time he also served as the institution's rector. His tenure at the academy saw him teach several students, including:

Artistic Style and Notable Works

The artistic evolution of Dachauer saw him initially influenced by the art of the Secession, later developing a realism dedicated to regional and rural arts. Beyond his paintings, he was widely recognized for his work as a graphic artist and postage stamp designer. His stamp designs included motifs such as the Nibelungen series, the inventor set, Stille Nacht, and Johann Strauß. In 1926, he was awarded the Thomson medal for the Nibelungen design titled "Gunters Drachenschiff auf dem Weg nach Island".

His diverse body of work includes:

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Există o relatare cronologică a carierei lui Wilhelm Dachauer?

Pagina Cronologie a lui Wilhelm Dachauer este o cronologie interactivă, bazată pe derularea paginii, care prezintă lucrările artistului în ordine cronologică, grupate pe perioade reprezentative ale carierei sale.

Pot explora operele lui Wilhelm Dachauer în funcție de tematică?

Operele lui Wilhelm Dachauer pot fi explorate pe temă în pagina Atlas pe teme a artistului.

Care sunt cele mai vizionate opere ale lui Wilhelm Dachauer?

Statistici despre lucrările lui Wilhelm Dachauer sunt disponibile pe pagina de Statistici a artistului.

Ce stări exprimă operele lui Wilhelm Dachauer?

Pagina Galerie pe stări de spirit lui Wilhelm Dachauer organizează operele de artă ale artistului în funcție de starea de spirit.

Quiz rapid

Fiecare întrebare are un singur răspuns corect.

Întrebare 1:
Where did Wilhelm Dachauer study from 1899 to 1907?
Întrebare 2:
In which year was Dachauer appointed as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna?
Întrebare 3:
Which award did Dachauer win in 1926 for his stamp design 'Gunters Drachenschiff auf dem Weg nach Island'?
Întrebare 4:
Which of these individuals was a student of Dachauer?
Întrebare 5:
What was Dachauer's profession besides being a painter?