About Hans Zatzka
Lived 1859 – 1945 (aged 86). Hans Zatzka was an Austrian painter.
Hans Zatzka (8 March 1859 – 17 December 1945 or 1949 ) was an Austrian Academic and fantasy painter. He has sometimes been known as P. Ronsard, and signed many of his works as Joseph Bernard, J. Bernard, or Bernard Zatzka. The purpose of Zatzka's vast array of pseudonyms was to avoid penalties of breaking contracts which limited the amount of artwork he could sell. Between 1877 and 1882, he studied at the Academie des Beaux-Arts,
Currently, most of Zatzka's paintings reside in private collections. On average his paintings sell for $49,762. The greatest sum a painting has garnered in auction was $176,988.
Legacy In 2004, Somalia created stamps with four Zatzka motifs: a harem dancer, a few nymphs, a spring goddess, and the night sky.
Awards 1880: Golden Fügermedal
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Who was Hans Zatzka?
Austrian painter (1859-1945)
When was Hans Zatzka born?
Hans Zatzka was born on 8 March 1859 in Vienna.
When did Hans Zatzka die?
Hans Zatzka died on 17 December 1945 in Vienna.
What was Hans Zatzka's occupation?
Hans Zatzka was a painter.
What nationality was Hans Zatzka?
Hans Zatzka was Austrian.
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