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Rudolf JettmarAustrian artist and graphic artist.
Date of Birth: 10.09.1869
Country:  Austria |
Content:
- Joseph Jetmar: Renowned Austrian Artist and Illustrator
- Academy Pursuits and Artistic Influences
- Major Graphic Works and Church Art
- Legacy and Recognition
Joseph Jetmar: Renowned Austrian Artist and Illustrator
Early Life and EducationJoseph Jetmar, a prominent Austrian painter and graphic artist, was born in 1863. He pursued his artistic education at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and later worked there from 1910 to 1936 as a professor, retiring as professor emeritus.
Academy Pursuits and Artistic Influences
Jetmar's artistic career spanned multiple roles within the Vienna Academy. Following the death of Ferdinand Schmutzer in 1929, he took over as head of the graphics class. Additionally, he taught at the Women's Art School from 1898.
Jetmar's works bear the influence of Max Klinger, and he became a significant figure in the Austrian and German Symbolism movements.
Major Graphic Works and Church Art
Jetmar's graphic work gained widespread recognition, particularly his "Night Hours" (1910), "Prometheus" (1916), and eight engravings from the "Cain" cycle based on Lord Byron's work. He also engaged in religious art, with his renowned painting "Path of Life" (1909) tragically lost during World War II.
Legacy and Recognition
As a prolific artist, Jetmar produced a vast body of work, primarily paintings depicting mythological themes and landscapes, as well as engravings. The majority of his surviving works remain in the family's possession.
In honor of his significant contributions to the arts, the Austrian postal service released a commemorative stamp on the 50th anniversary of his death in 1989. Additionally, a street in Vienna's 23rd district, Liesing, was named Jetmargasse in 1954.
