Messensee, Jürgen#
Messensee, Juergen, b. Vienna, Aug. 29, 1936, painter. 1955-1960 studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna; achieved international recognition with works using mainly traditional painting techniques (allusions to D. Velázquez). An important theme of his pictures is femininity.
Literature#
F. Koreny, J. M., exhibition catalogue, Graphic Arts Collection, Albertina, Vienna 1990; D. Tadler, J. M. - Infantinnen - Velázquez, exhibition catalogue, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, 1993.