Adolf Hiremy-Hirschl Oil Painting Reproductions

Mythological Paintings by Adolf Hiremy-Hirschl

Adolf Hiremy-Hirschl was born in Hungary in 1860 and died in Italy in 1933.

Hirschl is known for his fantasy paintings and mythological artwork, but it is only recently that his painting is becoming better known.

Some of his oil paintings, such as Souls on the Banks of the Acheron, are considered to fall under the Symbolism Art Movement.

This large oil on canvas painting is 216 x 340cm and is part of the Belvedere Palace Museum, Vienna, collection.

During 1878 Hirschl studied at the Akademie de bildenden Kunste in Vienna.   While there, he was awarded the 1st prize for his oil on canvas painting Farewell: Scene from Hannibal Cross the Alps.
The following year he had the opportunity to visit Rome. While in Italy, many of his historical mythology paintings were inspired.

He remained in Rome for 35 years gaining respect for much of his work.
Known as the artist Adolf Hiremy, he enjoyed relative success, and his allegorical paintings earned praise from many quarters.

Adolf Hiremy Hirschl Famous Nude Painting

Adolph Hiremy Hirschl, The Birth of Venus c1888 is one of the great nude paintings of all time and one of the few larger oil paintings by the artist which was not lost.

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