Olga Wisinger-Florian: Beautiful Paintings From the Late 19th to the Early 20th Century

Olga Wisinger-Florian (1844–1926) was an Austrian Impressionist painter renowned for her vivid depictions of nature, particularly flowers and landscapes. Born in Vienna, she initially trained as a pianist under Julius Epstein but shifted to painting in her late twenties, studying under August Schaeffer and later Emil Jakob Schindler.

Her early works were characterized by meticulous realism, focusing on cultivated nature such as gardens and parks. By the late 1880s, she embraced a more dynamic style, influenced by Impressionism and characterized by bold colors and expressive brushwork. This evolution marked her as a significant figure in Austrian Mood Impressionism.

Wisinger-Florian’s works gained international acclaim, with exhibitions at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, and the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Her clientele included notable figures such as Emperor Franz Joseph I, Archduke Karl Ludwig, and the Rothschild family.

Beyond her artistic achievements, she was active in social and political circles, supporting women’s rights and contributing to peace movements. In 1910, she withdrew from public life due to health issues and spent her final years in Grafenegg, where she passed away in 1926.

Here is a collection of beautiful paintings by Olga Wisinger-Florian from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves

At the House Wall

At the Pond Behind the House

Autumn Evening

Avenue in Autumn, Alcsút

Blooming Poppy

Farm

Garden Path of the Riviera Palace Hotel Near Monte Carlo

Girl Picking Flowers in a Forest Clearing

Hay Wagon

In the Garden

In the Park

Interior With a Festively Set Table

Landscape in the Rain

Lillies

Morning at the Beach in Abbazia

Pansies and Butterflies

Rustic Garden in Bloom

Spring Blossom

Spring

Sunny Conservatory With a Parrot

The First Frost

The Hidden Brook

Twilight

Village Street in the Summer Midday Sun

Wildflower Bouquet

Work on the Farm