Expressionism
Pieta (Albin Egger-Lienz)
Albin Egger-Lienz (1868–1926) made Pieta. It belongs to the Expressionism movement. It is kept at Leopold Museum in Vienna, Austria.
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StatsPieta, in brief
- Title
- Pieta
- Artist
- Albin Egger-Lienz (1868–1926)
- Artist born in
- Stribach, Austria
- Where to see it
- Leopold Museum, Vienna, Austria
- Movement
- Expressionism
- Subject
- religious grief, death and loss, human suffering, earthy palette, somber mood, austrian art
Which museum holds Pieta?
Leopold Museum
Vienna, Austria
The Legacy of the Leopold Museum The Leopold Museum is located in Vienna, Austria. It was established as the Leopold Museum Private Foundation in 1994, following decades of systematic collecting by Rudolf and Elisabeth Leopold. The institution officially opened to the public on 22 September 2001.
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Albin Egger-Lienz, Pieta, Leopold Museum. Public domain.
Questions on Pieta, answered
Where is "Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz on display today?
You can see the original "Pieta" at the Leopold Museum, Vienna, Austria.
What subjects appear in "Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz?
"Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz depicts: religious grief, death and loss, human suffering, earthy palette, somber mood, austrian art, expressionist style.
Is "Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Which artist is "Pieta" attributed to?
"Pieta" is attributed to Albin Egger-Lienz.
Which artistic current is "Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz part of?
The movement associated with "Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz is Expressionism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
Which period of Albin Egger-Lienz's career does "Pieta" belong to?
"Pieta" belongs to the Mature Period of Albin Egger-Lienz's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
Why is the copyright status of "Pieta" what it is?
The copyright status of "Pieta" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1926.
Is "Pieta" by Albin Egger-Lienz kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Pieta" is held in Austria, while Albin Egger-Lienz was born in Austria.
What does "Pieta" share with the rest of Albin Egger-Lienz's output?
"Pieta" shares with Albin Egger-Lienz's other works its Expressionism style and the recorded themes: courbet & daumier influence, austrian social critique, religious doubt explored, mortality's stark portrayal, lienz's somber vision, early 20th-century angst, personal grief embodied, unique expressionist voice.
About the artist, Albin Egger-Lienz
1868–1926, Austria
Albin Egger-Lienz
Albin Egger-Lienz: Life and Legacy Early Life and Training Born: January 29, 1868, in Dölsach-Stribach near Lienz, Tyrol, Austria. Parentage: He was the natural son of Maria Trojer, a peasant girl, and Georg Egger, a church painter. He later adopted his father’s surname combined with his birthplace. His initial artistic education came from his father, laying the foundation for his future career.
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