Lefler, Heinrich#
b. Vienna, Nov. 7, 1863, d. Vienna, March 14, 1919, painter, graphic artist, illustrator and craftsman. Studied at the Academy in Vienna under C. Griepenkerl and in Munich; founding member of the Hagenbund artists' association and 1900-1903 head of design at the Vienna Hofoper. Designed interiors, decorations for festive occasions, furniture, stage sets, and posters.
Literature#
P. Pauker, H. L., doctoral thesis, Vienna 1962; Die verlorene Moderne: Der Kuenstlerbund Hagen 1900-1938, exhibition catalogue, Halbturn 1993; NDB.