Josef Eidenberger, Good Memories, Home 1982, 1982

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This artwork titled "Good Memories, Home 1982" 1982 is an color etching by noted Austrian artist Josef Eidenberger, 1899-1991. It … Read more This artwork titled "Good Memories, Home 1982" 1982 is an color etching by noted Austrian artist Josef Eidenberger, 1899-1991. It is hand signed, titled, dated and resigned a second time in pencil by the artist. The plate mark size is 10.25 x 7 inches, framed size is 18 x 14.10 inches. Custom framed in a wood and silver color frame, with green matting and brown filet. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist.

Josef Eidenberger was born in 1899 in the little town of Goisern, Austria,he began his artistic career as a landscape painter. In 1923 he enrolled in the famed Graphic Academy of Art in Vienna and studied under Professor Alfred Cossman.
His recognized talent brought him many commissions from city officials and members of the business communities throughout Europe, especially in Austria and Germany. In 1973 after visiting the United States for the first time he created a series of California etchings. In 1974 he was commissioned to do a series of color etchings of Williamsburg, Va. in commemoration of the United States Bicentennial celebration. During his travels throughout the U.S. the same year he was once again commissioned to do etchings of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City and scenes of the East and West Coast.
In December of 1977, the Austrian government awarded Josef Eidenberger, the honorary title of professor of the art in appreciation for his contribution to the advancement of fine art. His work is held in private and corporate collections throughout the world. Exhibitions of his work are too numerous to be listed.Continue Reading See less