1890 - 1979

Faktblad

  • Top-ranked work: The Myth of Man Is Over
  • Top 3 works:
    • The Myth of Man Is Over
    • The Sensual One
    • Saint Sebastian
  • Also known as: Karl Reigen
  • Died: 1979
  • Born: 1890, Sedlec, Czech Republic
  • Color intensity: monochromatic

The Life and Academic Career of Robert Eigenberger

Robert Eigenberger was an Austrian art historian, painter, pedagogue, restorer, and university teacher. Born in Sedlec, Czech Republic, he pursued his studies in art history in Prague, Munich, Göttingen, and Berlin. His professional journey included serving as an assistant at the K. K. Zentralkommission für Denkmalpflege in Vienna and later becoming the director of the Gemäldegalerie at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Throughout his distinguished academic career, he held various roles at the Academy, including serving as a professor and eventually as the Rector from 1951 to 1955. He also led the Institute for Sacred Art following his retirement.

Artistic Practice and Pseudonym

In addition to his academic and restorative work, Eigenberger was an active painter who often exhibited under the pseudonym Karl Reigen. His artistic output was diverse, encompassing the following subjects:

His recognition within the art community included membership in the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Künstlerhaus, as well as receiving the Austrian State Prize for Painting in 1930.

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Robert Eigenberger föddes i Czech Republic.

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In which city was Robert Eigenberger born?
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Under which pseudonym did Eigenberger participate in art exhibitions starting in 1919?
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Which institution did Eigenberger serve as Rector from 1951 to 1955?
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In which year was Eigenberger awarded the Austrian State Prize for Painting?