A Life Immersed in Symbolism: The World of Gustav Adolf Siegel Gustav Adolf Siegel, born in Vienna in 1880, was an artist deeply rooted in the artistic currents of his time—a period marked by a shift away from realism and towards introspection, mythology, and the evocative power of symbolism. His journey began with formal training at the School of Arts and Crafts in Vienna, where he wasn’t merely learning technique but absorbing the a…