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Josef Anton Hafner
Josef Anton Hafner (15 August 1709, Türkheim - 1756, Türkheim) was a German decorative painter. Life and work He was the son of a tailor, and probably studied in Augsburg with Johann Georg Bergmüller, who was also from Türkheim. His earliest attributed work is an altarpiece in Lindenberg im Allgäu, depicting Saint George. Records show that, in 1732, he was paid for several works at the in Rammingen, including some that are now lost. Shortly after, he created a flag for the All Souls' Brotherhood in Türkheim, that depicted purgatory on one side, and was used for funerals until the early 20th century. This was followed by two ceiling paintings at the . In 1734, he created more flags for the Brotherhood. Two years later, he executed several works at the . His first large scale work was produced in 1740; a complex series of Biblical and hagiographic scenes at . This resulted in numerous orders for similar works. He was apparently involved in painting several church ceilin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josef Hafner
Josef Hafner (22 May 1799, Enns (town), Enns10 April 1891, Linz) was an Austrian painter and color lithographer. Life and work His father was the administrator of the prison at the old monastery in Baumgartenberg. In 1811, the prison was moved to Linz Castle and his family followed. There, he began to take drawing lessons at the elementary school. When he was old enough, his father allowed him to attend the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he won several awards. After returning to Linz in 1827, he set up the first lithographic institute there. At first, he found it necessary to give private drawing lessons to maintain the institute, but it was eventually successful and would remain in business for thirty-six years, until photography became more popular. He created over 180 views of Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Styria, as well as 200 of Linz; including panoramas, maps and portraits. In 1841, he received a special award for a map of the Dioces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
