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 - by Albin Egger-Lienz, Schloss Bruck
The Blind - by Albin Egger-Lienz, Schloss Bruck. Public domain.

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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
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.

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Questions 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

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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