Moritz Stifter

Moritz Stifter (1857–1905), Austrian, Moritz Stifter, an Austrian genre painter, was born on September 19, 1857, in Český Krumlov, and passed away on May 23, 1905, in Mauer-Öhling. The nephew of the renowned writer Adalbert Stifter, Moritz initially pursued a career as an officer before turning to art. On October 21, 1882, he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, where he studied under the guidance of Carl Theodor von Piloty, a prominent figure in the Munich School of painting. Stifter's artistic focus was predominantly on depicting beautiful women in alluring poses, often set against oriental backdrops, a theme that resonated with the tastes of his time. By 1899, he had established his residence and studio in Haag near Neulengbach, Lower Austria, where he continued to develop his distinctive style until his death. His works reflect the influence of his academic training and the prevailing artistic trends of late 19th-century Europe, particularly the fascination with exoticism and the female form.