Modern Art - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1978 - 6 Shilling
Theme: Art & Culture
Country | Austria / II. Republic of Austria |
Issue Date | 1978 |
Face Value | 6.00 |
Color | multi-colored blue |
Printing Type | Photogravure |
Stamp Type | Commemorative |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 937 |
Chronological Chapter | OOS-OE2 |
SID | 843106 |
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The brand motif shows the work "Adam" by Rudolf Hausner, who was born on December 14, 1914 in Vienna. He graduated in 1931 and then began his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts. From 1946 his major works were created, such as "The Ark of Odysseus" or "The Fool's Hat". His key work is probably "Laocoon", of which there are several versions. He was the most prominent representative of the Viennese school, which is called "Fantastic Realism". Also the topic "Adam" was a central topic of the artist. A self-portrait, more a self-analysis, a groping in the utmost meticulousness to the own "I", which hides behind these trains, the searching eyes, the fleshy nose and the lips raised. In 1956, a series of paintings and graphics on the subject of "Adam", including the design for this special postage stamp.