The Life and Academic Career of Wilhelm Dachauer
Born in Ried im Innkreis, Austria, Wilhelm Dachauer was the son of clockmakers. Although he was intended to follow his father's trade, he eventually moved to Vienna, where he experienced a period of privations. He began his journey as an apprentice decoration painter while preparing for the Academy of Applied Arts during the night. In 1899, at the age of seventeen, he commenced his studies under the supervision of Professor Griepenkerl at the Akademie der bildenden Künste in Vienna.
Dachauer's academic career was distinguished; he held an honored professorship at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna from 1928 until 1944, during which time he also served as the institution's rector. His tenure at the academy saw him teach several students, including:
Artistic Style and Notable Works
The artistic evolution of Dachauer saw him initially influenced by the art of the Secession, later developing a realism dedicated to regional and rural arts. Beyond his paintings, he was widely recognized for his work as a graphic artist and postage stamp designer. His stamp designs included motifs such as the Nibelungen series, the inventor set, Stille Nacht, and Johann Strauß. In 1926, he was awarded the Thomson medal for the Nibelungen design titled "Gunters Drachenschiff auf dem Weg nach Island".
His diverse body of work includes:
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