Leinfellner, Heinz#
Leinfellner, Heinz, b. Zidani Most (Slovenia), Dec. 4, 1911, d. Vienna, Jan. 13, 1974, sculptor. From 1959 teacher of Ceramic Sculpture at the Vienna College of Applied Art, pupil of F. Wotruba (his creations show cubist and constructivist features). Received numerous commissions from the public sector.
Works#
Bronze figures in the Austrian parliament; marble inlays for i. a. the Vienna State Opera, the Vienna Municipal Hall; sculptures in concrete ("Die beiden Sitzenden", 1966-1969); steel reliefs; ceramics.Literature#
H. L. 1911-74, Gedaechtnisausstellung (commemorative exhibition), exhibition catalogue, Vienna 1984.