Contemporary Realism

Man's head (Albin Egger-Lienz)

Man's head is an artwork by Albin Egger-Lienz (1868–1926). It belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. It is kept at Schloss Bruck in Lienz, Austria.

Schloss Bruck, Lienz

Man's head by Albin Egger-Lienz, Schloss Bruck. Public domain.

Man's head: catalogue record

Title: Man's head
Artist: Albin Egger-Lienz (1868–1926)
Artist born in: Stribach, Austria
Where to see it: Schloss Bruck, Lienz, Austria
Movement: Contemporary Realism
Subject: portraiture, elderly man, facial expression, aging, melancholy, introspection

Where is Man's head kept?

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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Man's head: image files and credit line

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Credit line

Albin Egger-Lienz, Man's head, Schloss Bruck. Public domain.

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Frequently asked questions: Man's head

What saturation and intensity does "Man's head" by Albin Egger-Lienz show?

The color of "Man's head" is subtle color in saturation and balanced in intensity.

Is "Man's head" by Albin Egger-Lienz in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Man's head" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

How do I discover artworks close to "Man's head" by Albin Egger-Lienz?

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Where can I find a guide to "Man's head"?

The guide to "Man's head" is the artwork's Guide page - a printable factsheet showing the artwork with its caption, credit line and identity table (artist, dates, medium, original size, collection).

Where does "Man's head" sit within Albin Egger-Lienz's body of work?

"Man's head" belongs to Albin Egger-Lienz's Contemporary Realism work, whose recorded themes include rustic genre scenes, exploration of human form, unique emotional depth, hodler's monumental expressiveness, 19th-century portraiture, realism & brushwork, aging, wisdom.

What color intensity does "Man's head" by Albin Egger-Lienz have?

"Man's head" by Albin Egger-Lienz shows a balanced color intensity.

How can I view "Man's head" by Albin Egger-Lienz as a slideshow?

"Man's head" by Albin Egger-Lienz can be viewed as a slideshow on the artwork's Diaporama page.

How does the style of "Man's head" relate to its creator's era?

"Man's head" belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement, and its creator worked in the 19th-Century era.

Albin Egger-Lienz: biography

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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