Ferdinand Opitz (1885 Prague - 1956 Vienna) was a very well known sculptor of the 1st half of the 20th century. He was a pupil of J.V. Myslbek at the Prague Academy. In 1906-1909, having received an academic scholarship, Opitz ventured on lengthy journey to Germany, Switzerland, Italy (among other sites he visited Sicily), Egypt, Paris and London. In 1909 he settled in Vienna and remained there for the rest of his life. In 1914-1918, during the WWI, he served in the Austrian Army. In 1922 he became a member of the "Wiener Kuenstlerhaus" where he repeatedly received (as exponent) high awards. From 1933 he held an honorary title of a professor. From 1938 Opitz formed his own sculpture course at the Vienna School of Applied Arts.
His works can be viewed at the Modern Gallery in Prague, at the Museum of the City of Vienna, etc.
Ferdinand Opitz was mainly the author of numerous architectural panneau, wall decorations and monuments. However, he also worked with different other media such as wood, stone, silver, porcelain, and terracotta, producing small figures.

Our additional images offer biographical information about this artist and show several of his other works.

Provenance: artist's estate

Condition: good

Creation Year: 1920s

Measurements: UNFRAMED:58,5x41,3cm/23,0x16,3in

Object Type: Unframed drawing

Style: Art Deco

Technique: charcoal and color chalks on paper

Inscription: artist's studio stamp

Creator: Ferdinand Opitz

Creator Dates: 1885 Prague-1956 Vienna

Nationality: Austrian