Hans Zatzka
Hans Zatzka was a well-known and regarded Austrian fantasy artist whose most popular and valuable works depicted figures of young maidens with angels, floral and other cheerful and warm scenes, including Orientalist themes. In the past 30 years alone, the high quality and detail of his beautiful paintings has caught the attention of international collectors and art dealers alike, creating a highly sought after market and demand for his instantly recognizable body of work. In the late 19th and early 20th century, many of Zazka's charming works were photographed for commercial and collectible postcards. Most of Zatzka's paintings are in private collections, and in the past century, very few of them have become available on the open market. At the young age of eighteen, Zatzka joined Austria's Academy of Fine Arts under the leadership of Professor Blaas. For his fine early works, in 1880, he received The Golden Fügermedal award. Zatzka, like many other artists of the era, traveled around Europe working and selling his art and in one of his many trips to Italy, he developed a special interest in Religious themes, decorating churches with frescoes as well as painting several religious scenes of Madonna's and Child, Saints, Angels and others. In 1885, Zatzka was commissioned to paint The Naiad of Baden a ceiling fresco at Kurhaus Baden. Most of Zatzka's income came from his work in religious art and special church commissions. Numerous leading art dealers from around the world that specialize in late 19th and early 20th-century European genre paintings have come to the conclusion that the painter signing his works Bernard Zatzka, Joseph Bernard or J. Bernard is almost certainly the artist Hans Zatzka. The consensus seems quite plausible when comparing works known to have been executed by Zatzka together with similar works displaying the signature; Joseph Bernard, J. Bernard or Bernard Zatzka.
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Hans Zatzka
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Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Hans Zatzka
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Hans Zatzka
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Early 20th Century European Hans Zatzka
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19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Hans Zatzka
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1880s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Hans Zatzka
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Early 20th Century Austrian Hans Zatzka
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1860s English Victorian Antique Hans Zatzka
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19th Century Austrian Antique Hans Zatzka
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Late 20th Century Hans Zatzka
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans Zatzka
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20th Century Italian Hans Zatzka
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Hans Zatzka
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20th Century Hans Zatzka
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1920s Barbizon School Vintage Hans Zatzka
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Early 20th Century Hans Zatzka
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Early 18th Century European Biedermeier Antique Hans Zatzka
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20th Century European Hans Zatzka
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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Hans Zatzka
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Late 19th Century Austrian Beaux Arts Antique Hans Zatzka
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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Hans Zatzka
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19th Century Austrian Antique Hans Zatzka
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- What style is Hans Zatzka?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Austrian painter Hans Zatzka’s work is classified as classical academic realism. His work often focused on religious and mythological themes with an air of fantasy. Many of his works were dedicated to various churches, but he also painted under many pseudonyms to break from his contracted work and focused on paintings of women, fairies and fantasy-based scenes. Shop a selection of Zatzka pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Hans Zatzka paintings are in the private collections of art collectors around the world. You can also find pieces produced by the Austrian fantasy artist for sale from dealers and on reputable online platforms. Shop a range of Hans Zatzka paintings on 1stDibs.