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Hans Zatzka Figurative Paintings

1859-1945

Hans Zatzka was a well-known and regarded Austrian fantasy artist whose most popular and valuable works depicted figures of young maidens with angels, floral and other cheerful and warm scenes, including Orientalist themes. In the past 30 years alone, the high quality and detail of his beautiful paintings has caught the attention of international collectors and art dealers alike, creating a highly sought after market and demand for his instantly recognizable body of work. In the late 19th and early 20th century, many of Zazka's charming works were photographed for commercial and collectible postcards. Most of Zatzka's paintings are in private collections, and in the past century, very few of them have become available on the open market. At the young age of eighteen, Zatzka joined Austria's Academy of Fine Arts under the leadership of Professor Blaas. For his fine early works, in 1880, he received The Golden Fügermedal award. Zatzka, like many other artists of the era, traveled around Europe working and selling his art and in one of his many trips to Italy, he developed a special interest in Religious themes, decorating churches with frescoes as well as painting several religious scenes of Madonna's and Child, Saints, Angels and others. In 1885, Zatzka was commissioned to paint The Naiad of Baden a ceiling fresco at Kurhaus Baden. Most of Zatzka's income came from his work in religious art and special church commissions. Numerous leading art dealers from around the world that specialize in late 19th and early 20th-century European genre paintings have come to the conclusion that the painter signing his works Bernard Zatzka, Joseph Bernard or J. Bernard is almost certainly the artist Hans Zatzka. The consensus seems quite plausible when comparing works known to have been executed by Zatzka together with similar works displaying the signature; Joseph Bernard, J. Bernard or Bernard Zatzka.

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Artist: Hans Zatzka
Hans Zatzka, Austrian Oil on Canvas Titled "Spring Love" Maiden with Cherubs
By Hans Zatzka
Located in LA, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Spring Love" depicting a standing young maiden holding a wicker basket filled with fresh flower as she is bei...
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19th Century Romantic Hans Zatzka Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Austrian Oil Painting of a Dream Wedding by Zatzka
By Hans Zatzka
Located in London, GB
Austrian oil painting of a dream wedding by Zatzka Austrian, c. 1910 Canvas: Height 54cm, width 79cm Frame: Height 67cm, width 94cm, depth 6cm T...
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Early 20th Century Hans Zatzka Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Fine Austrian Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Young Girl in a Sailor s Suit"
By Hans Zatzka
Located in LA, CA
Hans Zatzka, Austrian (1859-1945) A Fine Oil on Canvas "Portrait of Haunz Javorasky Als Knabe Dressed as a Sailor" within a carved gildwood frame. The charming portrait depicts a sea...
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Early 20th Century Hans Zatzka Figurative Paintings

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Questions About Hans Zatzka Figurative Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Most Hans Zatzka paintings are in the private collections of art collectors around the world. You can also find pieces produced by the Austrian fantasy artist for sale from dealers and on reputable online platforms. Shop a range of Hans Zatzka paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Austrian painter Hans Zatzka’s work is classified as classical academic realism. His work often focused on religious and mythological themes with an air of fantasy. Many of his works were dedicated to various churches, but he also painted under many pseudonyms to break from his contracted work and focused on paintings of women, fairies and fantasy-based scenes. Shop a selection of Zatzka pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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