Summary
The most widely known painting by Albin Egger-Lienz is Good Friday (1892). The next entries are From Him (1887) and Saint Sebastian (1887). The catalogue documents 185 works by Albin Egger-Lienz; the 100 entries below are the best known, listed in rank order with date, holding museum and description.
Albin Egger-Lienz: the 10 principal paintings
Albin Egger-Lienz: entries 11 to 100
Albin Egger-Lienz: works by period
Early Modern
1925 · 3 works in this listLate Medieval
3 works in this listMature Period
15 works in this listPrincipal subjects in the work of Albin Egger-Lienz
The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.
Austrian art 9 works
Women 5 works
Melancholy 5 works
Albin Egger-Lienz: holding museums
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: principal painting of each decade
Albin Egger-Lienz's paintings: reference questions
Which painting by Albin Egger-Lienz is the most widely known?Display the answer
Good Friday (1892). The following entries are From Him (1887) and Saint Sebastian (1887).
What was the age of Albin Egger-Lienz when Good Friday was painted?Display the answer
24 years: Albin Egger-Lienz was born in 1868 and Good Friday is dated 1892.
Which ten paintings by Albin Egger-Lienz are the best known?Display 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 list above records the date and holding museum of each.
How many works by Albin Egger-Lienz are documented?Display the answer
The catalogue records 185 works by Albin Egger-Lienz, dated between 1887 and 1925.
Which museums hold the best-known paintings of Albin Egger-Lienz?Display the answer
Principally in Schloss Bruck (Lienz), Leopold Museum (Vienna) and Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Vienna). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
In which period were Albin Egger-Lienz's best-known works painted?Display the answer
In 1920s: 7 of the 100 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including At Calvary Hill in Bozen.
Which are the earliest and latest dated works by Albin Egger-Lienz on this list?Display the answer
The earliest dated work listed here is From Him (1887); the latest is Dead Hares (1925).
Which subjects recur most in the work of Albin Egger-Lienz?Display the answer
Austrian art (9), Women (5) and Melancholy (5), out of the 100 works listed on this page.
With which art movement is Albin Egger-Lienz associated?Display the answer
Expressionism, as documented by the works on this page.
Which works by Albin Egger-Lienz are in the collection of the Schloss Bruck?Display the answer
Saint Sebastian, On the Church Choir of the Lienzer Pfarrkirche St. Andrä and Hulda are among the 13 works on this page in the collection of the Schloss Bruck, Lienz.
Are reproductions of paintings by Albin Egger-Lienz available?Display the answer
Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.
Albin Egger-Lienz: biographical notes
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.










