Austrian Art Archives

The bell towers in Rab

Leontine von Littrow (Austrian, unknown)

Two bell towers rise against a pale sky, their stone worn smooth by Adriatic winds. One stands tall and straight; the other leans slightly, as if listening. Between them, narrow streets twist toward the sea, carrying the echo of iron bells across red rooftops.
Roofs of houses in Eisenerz (1912)

Fritz Lach (Austrian, 1868–1933)

Crimson rooftops cluster tightly under a brooding sky, their jagged angles cutting through the muted tones of Eisenerz. The houses press together like old neighbors sharing secrets, their slanted roofs whispering of alpine winters and sheltered lives in the Austrian hills.
The instrument maker’s workshop

Hermann Kern (Austrian, 1838–1912)

Wood shavings curl beneath the workbench. A half-carved violin rests on the table, its curves catching the dim light. Tools lie scattered—chisels, clamps, a worn mallet. The air smells of pine resin and patience. Something beautiful is taking shape here, one careful cut at a time.
Die Postbotin

Mathias Schmid (Austrian, 1835–1923)

A postal worker pauses mid-route, her blue uniform crisp against the muted street. The weight of letters in her satchel hints at unseen stories waiting to be delivered. Her gaze, steady and weary, holds the quiet resolve of someone who bridges distances daily yet remains unnoticed.
Mary with Child

Franz von Defregger (Austrian, 1835–1921)

A young mother cradles her child, their faces softly lit. The folds of her dress drape gently as she holds him close, an intimate moment frozen in quiet devotion. The simplicity of their bond speaks louder than any grand gesture.
Cottage Garden (1905-1907)

Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862–1918)

A riot of blossoms spills across the canvas, petals tangled in wild profusion. The garden hums with color—golden yellows, deep purples, vibrant greens—each stroke thick with life. No orderly rows here, only nature’s untamed exuberance, as if the flowers might burst beyond the frame.
Altaussee

Tina Blau (Austrian, 1845–1916)

Sunlight dances on the lake’s surface, rippling between shadows of the Austrian hills. Loose brushstrokes blur the line between water and sky, as if the landscape itself is breathing. A quiet energy hums beneath the stillness—nature caught mid-murmur.
Bauernhaus in Buchberg (Oberösterreichisches Bauernhaus) (1911)

Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862–1918)

A weathered farmhouse stands against the Austrian countryside, its wooden beams and sloping roof softened by time. Golden light spills across the scene, blurring the line between reality and dream. The land feels alive, humming with quiet energy beneath the structure’s sturdy presence.
The Main Customs Office with a View of the Kaiser Franz Josef Barracks (1883)

Tina Blau (Austrian, 1845–1916)

Sunlight glints off the customs office walls, softening the rigid lines of the barracks beyond. A quiet bustle lingers in the air—horses, carts, officials moving through the scene with unstudied ease. The ordinary hum of a workday, caught in loose, lively brushstrokes.