early life and career franz xaver setzer, also known as franz anton adolf setzer, was an austrian photographer born in vienna in 1886 and died in the same city in 1939. he was one of the most important photographers of viennese society during a period full of style and glamour, opening his attic studio in the city in 1911. photographic style and contributions setzer's works are a visual memory of viennese society and are part of the collections of prestigious institutions such as musée d'orsay and leopold museum. his photography style captured the essence of the era, reflecting the city's vib…