The Life and Academic Career of Robert Eigenberger
Robert Eigenberger was an Austrian art historian, painter, pedagogue, restorer, and university teacher. Born in Sedlec, Czech Republic, he pursued his studies in art history in Prague, Munich, Göttingen, and Berlin. His professional journey included serving as an assistant at the K. K. Zentralkommission für Denkmalpflege in Vienna and later becoming the director of the Gemäldegalerie at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Throughout his distinguished academic career, he held various roles at the Academy, including serving as a professor and eventually as the Rector from 1951 to 1955. He also led the Institute for Sacred Art following his retirement.
Artistic Practice and Pseudonym
In addition to his academic and restorative work, Eigenberger was an active painter who often exhibited under the pseudonym Karl Reigen. His artistic output was diverse, encompassing the following subjects:
His recognition within the art community included membership in the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Künstlerhaus, as well as receiving the Austrian State Prize for Painting in 1930.
Questions & Answers
Is there a timeline of Robert Eigenberger's works?
Robert Eigenberger's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
How popular are Robert Eigenberger's artworks?
Statistics about Robert Eigenberger's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
Where are Robert Eigenberger's artworks grouped by palette?
The By Palettes page groups Robert Eigenberger's artworks by their color palettes.
What colors did Robert Eigenberger use most often?
Robert Eigenberger's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
