(1856 - 1925)
Edouard Veith was part of a group of Viennese artists who revived the historical and neo-baroque style at the turn of the century, achieving fame with his monumental, decorative works. He was a pupil of Ferdinand Laufberger at the Vienna Art School and subsequently studied in Paris, where he later worked. He also spent long periods travelling and worked in Italy, Belgium and Tunisia, as well as painting frescoes in Vienna and Berlin, and scenery for theatres in Vienna and Prague. In addition Veith made landscape watercolours, some historical and mythological scenes, and portraits for members of Viennese society. He received many awards during his career, including the Reichel Prize of the Vienna Academy.
