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          Albin Egger-Lienz, 1868 – 1926

          Albin Egger-Lienz: The 100 Most Famous Paintings

          Good Friday (1892) is the most famous painting by Albin Egger-Lienz. From Him (1887) and Saint Sebastian (1887) are the next two works the world knows best. From the 185 works of Albin Egger-Lienz in our catalogue, here are the 100 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.

          Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

          Portrait of Albin Egger-Lienz
          Albin Egger-Lienz · 1868 – 1926
          Born · died
          1868 – 1926, Stribach
          Movement
          Expressionism
          Works in our catalogue
          185
          Most famous
          Good Friday (1892)
          Most works at
          Schloss Bruck

          Top 10: Albin Egger-Lienz's best-known paintings

          The rest of the Albin Egger-Lienz ranking, 11 to 100

          Albin Egger-Lienz's paintings by period

          Early Modern

          1925 · 3 works in this list
          Sturm (1925), Albin Egger-Lienz #54 Sturm 1925 Sturm (1925), Albin Egger-Lienz #55 Sturm 1925 Portrait lorli, Albin Egger-Lienz #98 Portrait lorli

          Late Medieval

          3 works in this list
          The Artists Daughter Ila -, Albin Egger-Lienz #20 The Artists Daughter Ila - Studies To The Spring, Albin Egger-Lienz #22 Studies To The Spring Madonna -, Albin Egger-Lienz #38 Madonna -

          Mature Period

          15 works in this list
          Study To The Resurrection, Albin Egger-Lienz #23 Study To The Resurrection The Farmer, Albin Egger-Lienz #30 The Farmer The Sandpergerin Rottin and his wife, Albin Egger-Lienz #35 The Sandpergerin Rottin and his wife The dead christ, Albin Egger-Lienz #36 The dead christ Schloss Bruck Entry of King Etzel in Vienna, Albin Egger-Lienz #37 Entry of King Etzel in Vienna

          The subjects Albin Egger-Lienz painted most

          The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

          Austrian art 9 works

          The Artists Daughter Ila -, Albin Egger-Lienz #20 The Artists Daughter Ila - Study To The Resurrection, Albin Egger-Lienz #23 Study To The Resurrection The dead christ, Albin Egger-Lienz #36 The dead christ Schloss Bruck Entry of King Etzel in Vienna, Albin Egger-Lienz #37 Entry of King Etzel in Vienna

          Women 5 works

          Study To The War-women -, Albin Egger-Lienz #21 Study To The War-women - Study To The War-women, Albin Egger-Lienz #25 Study To The War-women The Sandpergerin Rottin and his wife, Albin Egger-Lienz #35 The Sandpergerin Rottin and his wife Head of a Woman, Albin Egger-Lienz #76 Head of a Woman

          Melancholy 5 works

          Early self-portrait, Albin Egger-Lienz #31 Early self-portrait Man's head, Albin Egger-Lienz #42 Man's head Schloss Bruck The Artists Son Fred, Albin Egger-Lienz #46 The Artists Son Fred Study To The Resurrection, Albin Egger-Lienz #23 Study To The Resurrection

          Body 4 works

          Head-study For The Work, Albin Egger-Lienz #18 Head-study For The Work Head Of A Young Man, Albin Egger-Lienz #61 Head Of A Young Man Of cruciferous man's head, Albin Egger-Lienz #88 Of cruciferous man's head Head of a Woman, Albin Egger-Lienz #76 Head of a Woman

          Where to see Albin Egger-Lienz's paintings

          The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

          Museum City Works by Albin Egger-Lienz Paintings from this list
          Schloss Bruck, LienzSchloss Bruck Lienz 20 Saint Sebastian, On the Church Choir of the Lienzer Pfarrkirche St. Andrä, Hulda
          Leopold Museum, ViennaLeopold Museum Vienna 3 Pieta, The Reaper
          Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, ViennaHeeresgeschichtliches Museum Vienna 3 Field Of Corpses Ii, Toter Soldat Der Mass Bird Eroica
          Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, InnsbruckTiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum Innsbruck 1 Mothers
          Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz, LinzLentos Kunstmuseum Linz Linz 1 Ila, die jüngere Tochter des Künstlers

          Albin Egger-Lienz through the decades: one masterpiece for each

          1. 1880s
          2. 1890s
          3. 1900s
            Hulda (1903) by Albin Egger-Lienz
            No. 6 of 100

            Hulda

            Age 32 – 41 · Schloss Bruck
          4. 1910s
          5. 1920s

          Albin Egger-Lienz's paintings: frequently asked questions

          What is the most famous Albin Egger-Lienz painting?Show the answer

          Good Friday (1892). Next come From Him (1887) and Saint Sebastian (1887).

          At what age did Albin Egger-Lienz paint Good Friday?Show the answer

          24 years old: Good Friday dates from 1892 and Albin Egger-Lienz was born in 1868.

          Which are the 10 most famous Albin Egger-Lienz paintings?Show 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 ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

          How many paintings by Albin Egger-Lienz are there?Show the answer

          Our catalogue lists 185 works by Albin Egger-Lienz, dated from 1887 to 1925.

          Where can I see the most famous Albin Egger-Lienz paintings?Show the answer

          Most of them are in Schloss Bruck (Lienz), Leopold Museum (Vienna) and Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Vienna). The table above lists the museums one by one.

          In which period did Albin Egger-Lienz paint the best-known works?Show the answer

          In 1920s: 7 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them At Calvary Hill in Bozen.

          What is the earliest famous Albin Egger-Lienz painting, and the latest?Show the answer

          The earliest on this page is From Him (1887), the latest Dead Hares (1925).

          What subjects did Albin Egger-Lienz paint?Show the answer

          Austrian art (9), Women (5) and Melancholy (5), among the 100 works on this page.

          Which movement does Albin Egger-Lienz's art belong to?Show the answer

          Expressionism, as the paintings on this page show.

          What Albin Egger-Lienz paintings does the Schloss Bruck hold?Show the answer

          Saint Sebastian, On the Church Choir of the Lienzer Pfarrkirche St. Andrä and Hulda are among the 13 works on this page held by the Schloss Bruck, Lienz.

          Where can I buy a Albin Egger-Lienz reproduction?Show the answer

          Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

          Albin Egger-Lienz: biography

          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.

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