In short
Good Friday (1892) is the Albin Egger-Lienz painting that draws the most eyes. After it, the eye goes to From Him (1887) and Saint Sebastian (1887). Among the 185 works of Albin Egger-Lienz in our catalog, these 100 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
Top 10 paintings by Albin Egger-Lienz, through the gallery's eye
Albin Egger-Lienz's famous paintings, numbers 11 to 100
Albin Egger-Lienz's famous paintings, period by period
Early Modern
1925 · 3 works in this listLate Medieval
3 works in this listMature Period
15 works in this listThe subjects that held Albin Egger-Lienz's eye
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
Austrian art 9 works
Women 5 works
Melancholy 5 works
The museums that keep Albin Egger-Lienz's originals
The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Albin Egger-Lienz | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lienz | 20 | Saint Sebastian, On the Church Choir of the Lienzer Pfarrkirche St. Andrä, Hulda | |
| Vienna | 3 | Pieta, The Reaper | |
| Vienna | 3 | Field Of Corpses Ii, Toter Soldat Der Mass Bird Eroica | |
| Innsbruck | 1 | Mothers | |
| Linz | 1 | Ila, die jüngere Tochter des Künstlers |
Albin Egger-Lienz across the decades: one unique original for each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Albin Egger-Lienz's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Albin Egger-Lienz?Reveal the answer
Good Friday (1892). From Him (1887) and Saint Sebastian (1887) come next.
At what age did Albin Egger-Lienz create Good Friday?Reveal the answer
24 years old: Good Friday dates from 1892, and Albin Egger-Lienz was born in 1868.
Which ten paintings by Albin Egger-Lienz are the most famous?Reveal the answer
Good Friday, From Him, Saint Sebastian, On the Church Choir of the Lienzer Pfarrkirche St. Andrä, Madonna, Hulda, The Man Behind the Crucifer (The Cross), Cesurrection Of Christ, The Sower - and Carpenters working in a mountain Village. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
How many works by Albin Egger-Lienz are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 185 works by Albin Egger-Lienz, dated from 1887 to 1925.
Where can the most famous Albin Egger-Lienz originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Schloss Bruck (Lienz), Leopold Museum (Vienna) and Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Vienna). The museum table above lists them all.
During which period did Albin Egger-Lienz create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1920s: 7 of the 100 works on this page were made then, At Calvary Hill in Bozen among them.
Which famous Albin Egger-Lienz painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is From Him (1887) and the latest Dead Hares (1925).
What subjects did Albin Egger-Lienz favour?Reveal the answer
Austrian art (9), Women (5) and Melancholy (5), across the 100 works on this page.
Which movement does the work of Albin Egger-Lienz belong to?Reveal the answer
Expressionism, judging by the originals on this page.
What Albin Egger-Lienz originals can I see at the Schloss Bruck?Reveal the answer
Saint Sebastian, On the Church Choir of the Lienzer Pfarrkirche St. Andrä and Hulda: the Schloss Bruck, Lienz holds 13 of the works on this page.
Where can I order a hand-painted Albin Egger-Lienz reproduction?Reveal the answer
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
Albin Egger-Lienz: a portrait of the artist
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.
- He continued his studies at the Academy in Munich, where he was profoundly influenced by artists like Franz Defregger and Jean-François Millet.
Artistic Development and Influences
- Egger-Lienz’s early works focused on scenes of peasant life and historical events, particularly the Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809.
- Key Influence: The artist Ferdinand Hodler significantly impacted Egger-Lienz's style, leading to a monumental expressiveness characterized by heroic figures in stage-like spaces.
- He joined the Vienna Secession in 1909, further solidifying his position within the Austrian art scene.
- His artistic language evolved towards strongly outlined, massive forms painted with an almost monochromatic palette of earth colors.
Major Works and Achievements
- Notable Paintings: Some of his most renowned works include “Der Totentanz von anno neun” (1906-1908), “Almlandschaft im Ötztal” (1911), and “Den Namenlosen” (1916).
- He participated in the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900, receiving a bronze medal for his painting "Feldsegen."
- During World War I, he served as a war painter on the southern Austrian front.
- His later works often incorporated religious themes alongside scenes of peasant life, such as “Christ’s Resurrection.”
Historical Significance and Legacy
- Unique Style: Egger-Lienz blended elements of Expressionism with traditional Austrian art, creating a distinctive style that set him apart from his contemporaries.
- His work often explored themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the connection between humanity and nature.
- He declined multiple professorships at prestigious academies, preferring to maintain artistic independence.
- Lasting Impact: His paintings continue to be celebrated for their emotional power and monumental scale, representing a significant contribution to Austrian art history.
Final Years and Death
- Egger-Lienz spent his final years painting frescoes for the Memorial Chapel of the Fallen in War in Lienz.
- Death: He passed away on November 4, 1926, in St. Justina-Rentsch, Bozen/Bolzano, South Tyrol/Alto Adige, Italy, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy.






