Georg Fischhof
Georg Fischhof (born May 11, 1859 in Vienna , † 1914 ibid) was an Austrian portrait , figure and landscape painter .
Life
Fischhof initially studied architecture, but later devoted himself to painting and studied at the Vienna School of Applied Arts and in Munich . After his return to Vienna, he shifted his work to the painted imitation of tapestries . Frequently encountered topics are Dutch coast and harbor views, Italian landscapes by the water and rural scenes with a stream or path. In almost every work there are sketched persons / children with only hinted facial features, often a column of smoke from a chimney and seagulls often in flight, in Italian views umbrella acacias and cypresses.
He used a variety of pseudonyms, including A. Acciaja (o), J. Claiton, A.Ducat, Johann Ducat, Jvd Helder, Fabre, L.Fabretto, C. Kaufmann, C.Leutner, Rosini, K.Schwartz, AL Terni, J. Tomann, Toretti, John Wagner, J. Wagner, Joh. Wagner, H. Wagner, Th. Wagner
literature
- Heinrich Fuchs: The Austrian painters of the 19th century . Volume 1 (A – F), Vienna 1972
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Fischhof, Georg |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian portrait, figure and landscape painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 11, 1859 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1914 |
| Place of death | Vienna |