Georg Holub

Georg Holub (1861–1919), Austrian, Georg Holub, an Austrian painter born on November 29, 1861, in Brünn (now Brno, Czech Republic), and passing on April 6, 1919, in Vienna, began his career as a hairdresser before his artistic talents led him to the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. His debut at the Vienna Annual Exhibition in 1891 with a landscape motif of the Sava River marked the beginning of a prolific career. Holub became a member of the Künstlerhaus Wien in 1905, where he frequently exhibited his works. His oeuvre, characterized by a strict naturalism, predominantly featured motifs from the Eastern Alps, rendered in both oil and watercolor, showcasing his versatility and keen eye for detail. Beyond alpine scenes, Holub's work also ventured into southern landscapes, capturing the serene beauty of coastal evenings and rustic paths with equal finesse. His contributions to art were not limited to paintings; his motifs were also immortalized in postcards produced in 1906. Holub's legacy as an exceptional landscape painter of his time is preserved in his rich body of work, which includes notable pieces such as 'Weißenfelsersee,' 'Die Rax im Winter,' and 'Südliche Küstenlandschaft mit einer Villa.' Despite the erroneous inscription of his death year as 1920 on his tombstone at Vienna's Central Cemetery, Holub's artistic achievements continue to be celebrated, with his grave honored as a dedicated resting place.