Exhibition of selected color illustrations fromthe Golden Bible by the Viennese Painter Ernst Fuchs. 80 full colorreproductions of his finest paintings and etchings are included inthis unique work of art which the 67-year old artist called "thecrowning accomplishment of my creative work."
As a Master of the tradition hunderds of yearsold, the Viennese painter Ernst Fuchs commands the techniques of theold masters. Although the visions of his work have no equal, there issome parallel with Hieronymus Bosch.
Ernst Fuchs is the great artistic universal geniusat the end of the 20th century - a painter, sculptor, architect,composer, theater set designer, writer and thinker all in one person.The leading representative of the "Viennese School of FantasticRealismus" has already at a young age gained admission into the greatart lexicons - a legend during his lifetime.
Since his youth, Ernst Fuchs has had a preferencein his paintings and etchings for biblical themes. His style showsinfluences both of symbolism and art nouveau
In his visions, painted in the perfection of theold masters, Ernst Fuchs has in his unique position among the livingartists. He belongs the those artists whose works are in the greatestdemand by art collectors.
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The Museum presents selected works of 20th centuryEuropean artists. The permanent collection includes sculptures,lithographs, marble reliefs, and paintings by the famous, as well asby young and promising artists from France, Austria, Switzerland,Italy and Spain. The gallery gift shop has a fine collection oflimited edition sculptures, lithographs and woodcuts.
Open Tuesday to Friday, 1 - 5 pm and Saturday, 10- 4. Admission free.