Marie Egner
Marie Egner: A Life in Austrian Impressionism
Early Life and Education
Born on August 25, 1850, in Bad Radkersburg, Austria, Marie Egner demonstrated an early aptitude for art.
She received her initial drawing lessons in Graz from Hermann von Königsbrunn.
From 1872 to 1875, she pursued formal studies at the Düsseldorf Academy of Art under Carl Jungheim, a pivotal experience shaping her artistic foundation.
Artistic Development
and Influences
In 1882, Egner relocated to Vienna, living with her mother while continuing her artistic pursuits.
Her summers were spent at the art colony in Plankenberg Castle near Neulengbach, where she studied with Emil Jakob Schindler until 1887. This period significantly influenced her style.
A study trip to England from 1887 to 1889 broadened her artistic horizons and exposed her to different landscapes and techniques.…
