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Fritz AignerMatthäus (26) 491970
1970
$17,055.17
£12,644.89
€14,200
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CHF 13,466.85
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NOK 172,236.01
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About the Item
Matthäus (26) 49 by Fritz Aigner is a powerful and haunting artwork that confronts the viewer with themes of sacrifice, faith, and human suffering. Executed in a dramatic monochrome palette, the composition depicts intense figures gathered around a central nude form, creating a scene charged with spiritual tension and emotional gravity. Aigner’s expressive handling of light and shadow enhances the sculptural quality of the bodies and amplifies the sense of inner conflict.
What makes this work truly special is its uncompromising intensity and symbolic depth. Drawing from biblical narrative while remaining timeless and universal, the artwork invites deep contemplation and emotional engagement. Its rarity, strong narrative force, and masterful execution make it a significant and valuable collector’s piece. The work stands as a testament to Aigner’s artistic vision and technical skill.
The artwork is signed in the bottom left corner.
- Creator:Fritz Aigner (1930 - 2005, Austrian)
- Creation Year:1970
- Dimensions:Height: 38.78 in (98.5 cm)Width: 27.45 in (69.7 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Wien, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1782217365352
Fritz Aigner
Fritz Aigner wurde am 13. Juli 1930 in Linz (Österreich) geboren und verstarb am 9. Januar 2005 ebenda. Er war ein bedeutender österreichischer Maler und Grafiker mit einem umfangreichen, stilistisch vielseitigen Werk. Nach seiner Schulzeit begann er 1947 ein Studium an der Akademie der bildenden Künste in Wien, wo er bei Robin Christian Andersen und Albert Paris Gütersloh lernte. Für seine Abschlussarbeit „Die Klage des verlorenen Sohnes“ erhielt er 1952 den renommierten Staatspreis. Aigner arbeitete zeitweise in London, Spanien und Irland, ließ sich jedoch schließlich wieder in Linz nieder. Sein Werk vereint klassische Technik mit modernen, oft surrealen, symbolhaften und gesellschaftskritischen Inhalten. Wegen seiner dramatischen Lichtführung und malerischen Tiefe wurde er auch als „Rembrandt von Linz“ bezeichnet. Neben Ölgemälden schuf er Radierungen, Hinterglasbilder und zahlreiche Zeichnungen. Ein zentrales Thema in Aigners Kunst ist der Mensch – oft dargestellt in grotesken, überzeichneten Formen, zwischen Komik und Tragik. Religion, Sexualität, Tod und politische Anspielungen ziehen sich wie ein roter Faden durch sein Werk. Besonders bekannt sind auch seine „Irischen Zeichnungen“, die während eines Aufenthalts in Irland in den 1960er Jahren entstanden und zu den ausdrucksstärksten seiner Karriere zählen. Fritz Aigner war Mitglied der Wiener Secession. Er hinterließ ein umfangreiches Werk, das heute u. a. im Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz, im Nordico Stadtmuseum und in zahlreichen Privatsammlungen vertreten ist.
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