Austrian painter and graphic artist known for her Impressionist and Art Nouveau works, particularly her vibrant and expressive portraits of women. Her art often blended traditional techniques with modernist styles.
Her mother, Anna Emilie Mewes, hailed from the Berlin area, and the family's cultural heritage played a significant role in shaping Erika's artistic endeavors. She received a private education in Fine Arts in Vienna, which laid the foundation for her future creative pursuits.
Born in 1862
Austrian Symbolist master of opulent, gold-leaf adorned paintings and illustrations that explored the human form, often with erotic undertones. His works are synonymous with Viennese Art Nouveau.
Born in 1890
Austrian soldier and painter who captured the intensity of human emotion through bold, expressive portraits and landscapes, often exploring themes of death, sexuality, and the human condition.
Born in 1886
Austrian-Swiss artist who pioneered Expressionism through vibrant, emotive paintings and plays that explored the human condition. His works often featured distorted forms and bold colors.
Born in 1877
Austrian author and illustrator of fantastical and often unsettling stories, known for his pioneering work in the field of fantastical literature and his eerie, dreamlike illustrations.
Born in 1880
A German soldier-turned-painter who pioneered Expressionism, capturing the emotional essence of animals and landscapes in vibrant, abstracted forms. His work continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike.
Born in 1867
A pioneering Expressionist artist, known for vibrant, emotive paintings and prints that explored the human condition, often with a focus on spirituality and the natural world.
Born in 1871
A German-American painter and illustrator who blended cubism and futurism to create vibrant, abstracted cityscapes and seascapes, influencing the development of modern art.
