About Robert Russ
Lived 1847 – 1922 (aged 74). Robert Russ was an Austrian painter, landscape painter, exlibrist, illustrator and watercolorist.
Robert Russ (1847 – 1922) was an Austrian painter.
Biography Russ was born into a family of painters in 1847 in Vienna. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna under Albert Zimmermann, who led the department of landscape art. Russ later taught landscape painting at the academy and was, in 1888, elected an honorary member of the Academy. He heavily influenced Austrian landscape painting toward the end of the 19th century, painting primarily Austrian and Italian landscapes. He died in Vienna in 1922.
Selected paintings
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Who was Robert Russ?
Austrian painter (1847-1922)
When was Robert Russ born?
Robert Russ was born on 8 June 1847 in Vienna.
When did Robert Russ die?
Robert Russ died on 16 March 1922 in Vienna.
What was Robert Russ's occupation?
Robert Russ was a painter, landscape painter, exlibrist, illustrator and watercolorist.
What nationality was Robert Russ?
Robert Russ was Austrian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Russ (painter)
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