Social Realism
The Blind - (Albin Egger-Lienz)
Albin Egger-Lienz (1868–1926) made The Blind -. It belongs to the Social Realism movement. It is kept at Schloss Bruck in Lienz, Austria.
The Blind -, in brief
- Title
- The Blind -
- Artist
- Albin Egger-Lienz (1868–1926)
- Artist born in
- Stribach, Austria
- Where to see it
- Schloss Bruck, Lienz, Austria
- Movement
- Social Realism
- Subject
- rural life, blindness theme, community support, social realism, human resilience, austrian landscape
Which museum holds The Blind -?
Schloss Bruck
Lienz, Austria
The History of Schloss Bruck Schloss Bruck, also known as Burg Bruck, is a medieval castle situated in Lienz, Tyrol, Austria. The history of the site is closely linked to the development of the surrounding region. Lienz itself was first mentioned as Luenzina in a deed issued by the Bishop of Brixen around 1030.
High-resolution images of The Blind -
Albin Egger-Lienz, The Blind -, Schloss Bruck. Public domain.
Colours matched to the original by a digital expert, the file finely retouched, faithful to the artist's brushwork.
Own the high-resolution fileQuestions on The Blind -, answered
Which museum holds the original "The Blind -"?
The original "The Blind -" by Albin Egger-Lienz is held at the Schloss Bruck, Lienz, Austria. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
What is "The Blind -" about?
The subjects of "The Blind -" are rural life, blindness theme, community support, social realism, human resilience, austrian landscape, working class figures.
Can the image of "The Blind -" by Albin Egger-Lienz be freely reproduced?
Regarding copyright, "The Blind -" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Who is the artist behind "The Blind -"?
"The Blind -" is attributed to Albin Egger-Lienz.
What style does "The Blind -" belong to?
"The Blind -" by Albin Egger-Lienz belongs to the Social Realism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
Which period of Albin Egger-Lienz's career does "The Blind -" belong to?
"The Blind -" represents the Late Medieval of Albin Egger-Lienz.
Why is the copyright status of "The Blind -" what it is?
"The Blind -" by Albin Egger-Lienz is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Albin Egger-Lienz died in 1926.
Did "The Blind -" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Albin Egger-Lienz was born in Austria, and the original "The Blind -" is held in a museum in Austria.
Where does "The Blind -" sit within Albin Egger-Lienz's body of work?
"The Blind -" shares with Albin Egger-Lienz's other works its Social Realism style and the recorded themes: social realism influence, austrian rural life, community solidarity, human resilience theme, religious allegory subtle, political critique muted, early 20th-century style, iconic artist's work.
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.