Rudolf Wacker

Place: Bregenz

Born: 1893

Death: 1939

Biography:

Rudolf Wacker was an Austrian painter born in Bregenz, Austria in 1893. He died in 1939. Wacker is known for his paintings in the Expressionist style. He was a member of the Hagenbund, a group of Austrian artists who promoted modern art. Wacker's work often depicted the human form and was influenced by the art of the Vienna Secession. He was also influenced by the works of Vincent van Gogh and Edvard Munch. Wacker's paintings are characterized by their bold use of color and their emotional intensity. His most famous works include 'Two Heads' (1932) and 'Self-Portrait with a Palette' (1935). Wacker's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Kunsthaus Zürich, the Neue Galerie in New York, and the Belvedere in Vienna. His work is also part of the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.