Hoflehner, Rudolf#
b. Linz (Upper Austria), Aug. 8, 1916, d. Pantaneto (Italy), Sept. 3, 1995, sculptor and graphic artist. 1945-1951 teacher at the School of Arts and Crafts in Linz, 1951-1954 studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under F. Wotruba; produced mainly iron and steel sculptures. From 1962 teacher at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. Awarded the Grand Austrian State Prize 1969.
Works#
Condition humain, 1960; Figur in Konzentration, 1961/62; Figur 96 K, 1966.Literature#
W. Spies, R. H., Krieauer Kreaturen, Werkkatalog der Radierungen und Lithographien, 1971; W. Schmied, H. Wandel und Kontinuitaet, 1988; T. Natter (ed.), R. H., exhibition catalogue, Oe. Galerie, Vienna 1997; P. Assmann (ed.), R. H. - Fruehe Arbeiten auf Papier und Skulpturen, exhibition catalogue, Ooe. Landesmus., Linz 1997.