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The 6 Most Famous Maria Lassnig Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 7 works by Maria Lassnig in our catalogue
In short
At Night when Mice Scream (1981) is the Maria Lassnig painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Albertina Klosterneuburg, Klosterneuburg. After it, the eye goes to Untitled (D2XACC) (2005) and Woman Power (1979). Among the 7 works of Maria Lassnig in our catalog, these 6 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1919 – 2014, Kappel am Krappfeld
Most works: Albertina Klosterneuburg
Top 10 paintings by Maria Lassnig, through the gallery's eye
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Woman Power
In the vast landscape of twentieth-century expressionism, few voices resonate with as much raw, psychological intensity as that of Maria Lassnig. Her 1979 masterpiece, Woman Power, serves as a profound testament to her pioneering theory of "body awareness," a concept where the canvas becomes an extension of the artist's internal physical sensations. In this large-scale work, measuring an imposing 126 x 182 cm, we encounter a figure that transcends mere…
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Mourning
In the profound and haunting masterpiece Mourning, the late Austrian visionary Maria Lassnig invites us into a raw, unfiltered exploration of human vulnerability. Created in 2003, this expansive work serves as a powerful testament to the artist's lifelong dedication to her theory of "body awareness." At the heart of the composition, a central female figure emerges with an open-moutched cry, a visceral expression of grief that transcends mere depiction to…
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The subjects that held Maria Lassnig's eye
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
Woman 3 works
The museums that keep Maria Lassnig's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Maria Lassnig | Paintings from this list |
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 Albertina Klosterneuburg |
Klosterneuburg | 4 | At Night when Mice Scream, Woman Power, Mourning |
 Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz |
Linz | 1 | Selfportrait with telephone |
Maria Lassnig across the decades: one unique original for each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
1970s
Woman Power
Age 51 – 60
2 works this decade
In the vast landscape of twentieth-century expressionism, few voices resonate with as much raw, psychological intensity as that of Maria Lassnig. Her 1979 masterpiece, Woman Power, serves as a profound testament to her pioneering theory of "body awareness," a concept where the canvas becomes an extension of the artist's internal physical sensations. In this large-scale work, measuring an imposing 126 x 182 cm, we encounter a figure that transcends mere…
Maria Lassnig's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Maria Lassnig?Reveal the answer
At Night when Mice Scream (1981), Albertina Klosterneuburg, Klosterneuburg. Untitled (D2XACC) (2005) and Woman Power (1979) come next.
At what age did Maria Lassnig create At Night when Mice Scream?Reveal the answer
62 years old: At Night when Mice Scream dates from 1981, and Maria Lassnig was born in 1919.
How many works by Maria Lassnig are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 7 works by Maria Lassnig, dated from 1973 to 2005.
Where can the most famous Maria Lassnig originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Albertina Klosterneuburg (Klosterneuburg) and Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz (Linz). The museum table above lists them all.
During which period did Maria Lassnig create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1970s: 2 of the 6 works on this page were made then, Woman Power among them.
Which famous Maria Lassnig painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Selfportrait with telephone (1973) and the latest Untitled (D2XACC) (2005).
What materials did Maria Lassnig paint with most?Reveal the answer
Painting, for 3 of the 6 works on this page.
What Maria Lassnig originals can I see at the Albertina Klosterneuburg?Reveal the answer
At Night when Mice Scream, Woman Power and Mourning: the Albertina Klosterneuburg, Klosterneuburg holds 4 of the works on this page.
Maria Lassnig: a portrait of the artist
early life and education
maria lassnig, an austrian artist known for her painted self-portraits and her theory of 'body awareness', was born on september 8, 1919, in kappel am krappfeld, austria. her early life was marked by her mother's troubled relationship with a much older man, leading to lassnig being raised primarily by her grandmother. this complex family dynamic would later influence her artistic themes. lassnig attended the academy of fine arts in vienna during world war ii, where she began to develop her unique style and approach to art.artistic career and contributions
maria lassnig's artistic career is distinguished by several key contributions:- introduction of informalism and tachisme: lassnig played a pivotal role in introducing these styles into post-war austrian art.
- participation in the hundsgruppe ('dog pack') group: alongside notable artists like arnulf rainer, ernst fuchs, and wolfgang hollegha, lassnig was part of this influential group that shaped the austrian art scene in the 1950s.
- development of 'body awareness' theory: this concept, coined by lassnig in 1948, emphasizes depicting only body parts felt during the creative process, leading to innovative self-portraits with missing body parts or unnatural colors.
awards and legacy
- first female artist to win the grand austrian state prize (1988) - awarded the austrian decoration for science and art in 2005 - received the golden lion award for lifetime achievement at the 55th venice biennale in 2013notable works and exhibitions
- selfportrait with telephone (lentos kunstmuseum linz, austria), showcasing her unique approach to self-portraits - featured in various exhibitions, including those at the kunsthistorisches museum and museum of applied arts in viennateaching and later life
from 1980 until her death, lassnig lived and taught in vienna, becoming a professor at the vienna university of applied arts in 1980. her later work continued to explore themes of body awareness and self-portraits.- view maria lassnig's artworks on OriginalUniqueArt
- explore selfportrait with telephone by maria lassnig
- discover more about the museum of applied arts and its significance in austrian art history on OriginalUniqueArt's blog.