!!!Gurk, Eduard

b. Vienna; Nov. 17, 1801, 
d. Jerusalem (Israel), March 31, 1841, painter of landscapes, 
lithographer and copper engraver. Began studying under his father; 
supported by Prince Metternich and appointed "Hofkammermaler" (title 
awarded for great merit in painting at court).

!Works
engravings on Vienna scenes with J. B. and J. N. Hoechle; 
peep-hole pictures with motifs of the monarchy for Archduke Ferdinand, 
from 1833; depiction of events from the public life of Ferdinand.

!Literature
M. Lor, E. G., Exhibition guide, Albertina, Vienna 1978.



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