Klieber, Josef#
Klieber, Josef, b. Innsbruck (Tyrol), Nov. 1, 1773, d. Vienna, Jan. 11, 1850, Romantic sculptor, medallist and painter. From 1792 lived in Vienna, where he worked in the studios of J. Straub, J. Schroth and M. Fischer. K. enjoyed the patronage of Prince Johann I of Liechtenstein, from 1814-1845 head of the school of engraving of the Vienna Academy, repeatedly worked with the architect J. G. Kornhaeusel. The stylistic features of his figures corresponded to the Biedermeier ideal with their soft lines and subdued expression.
Works#
Numerous sculptures for the Weilburg castle in Baden, Liechtenstein Castle (both Lower Austria); Schottenkloster, Albertina, Federal Ministry of Education (all in Vienna).Literature#
H. Schmid, J. K., doctoral thesis., Vienna 1987; NDB.