!!!Florian, Maximilian

b. Klagenfurt (Carinthia), Dec. 20, 1901, 
d. Klosterneuburg (Lower Austria), Jan. 24, 1982, painter. Since 
he came from humble origins, was not able to study at the Vienna 
Academy of Fine Arts (from 1922-1930) until having obtained a 
scholarship. Influenced by H.  Boeckl, he represented an 
expressive-realistic style in painting. F. also created sculptures and 
tapestry devoted to religious subjects. Was decorated by Pope 
Paul VI. for his monumental work "Die Auserwaehlten des Lebens" 
(The Last Supper). Awarded the Austrian State Prize for graphic arts 
in 1935.

!Literature
R. Schmidt (ed.), M. F. 1901-1982, exhibition 
catalogue, Oe. Galerie, Vienna 1990.



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