Schmutzer, Ferdinand#
Schmutzer, Ferdinand, b. Vienna, May 21, 1870, d. Vienna, Oct. 26, 1928. Landscape painter and etcher, son of the sculptor Ferdinand S. the elder. Studied at the Vienna Academy, 1894-1896 study visit to the Netherlands, which had a long-term influence of his work; also influenced by the works of A. von Pettenkofen, Travels to France, Italy, Bohemia and Hungary. Member of the Vienna Secession, whose president he was 1914-1917, from 1908 taught graphic arts at the Vienna Academy, esp. known for portrait etchings of members of Viennese Society.
Literature#
A. Weixlgaertner, Das radierte Werk von F. S., 1922; F. S. 1870-1928, exhibition catalogue, Vienna 1988; B. Holaus (ed.), F. S. (1870-1928), exhibition catalogue, Akademie der bildenden Kuenste, Vienna 1998.