In the rich tableau of the Austrian art scene, Edmund Mahlknecht occupies a very special position. Born in Vienna on November 12, 1820, his creative genius unfolded at a young age and grew into a comprehensive oeuvre by the time of his death on February 26, 1903. Each of his brushstrokes that hits the canvas tells its own story - stories that are carefully captured and retold in our art prints. The germ of his artistic creativity was discovered early. Under the attentive guidance of his drawing teacher Joseph Hasslwander Mahlknecht's talents were recognized and nurtured. He received even more encouragement and technique in his first painting lessons with his older brother Karl, a renowned engraver, photographer and painter. In 1836 Mahlknecht began his formal training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he was taught by Professors Joseph Mössmer and Franz Steinfeld the younger. His studies led him to landscape painting under the guidance of Anton Hansch in 1839.

Viewing a Mahlknecht painting, whether in its original form or as a high-quality fine art print, is like taking a walk through nature. You can feel the breeze brushing through the trees, hear the sound of rushing water, and the chirping of birds in the distance. Although he specialized primarily in wildlife and landscape painting, inspired by Friedrich Gauermann, Mahlknecht brought each subject to life with unique sensitivity and precision. His special contribution to art was recognized at numerous exhibitions, including the prestigious World's Fair in Sydney in 1879, where he was awarded an honorary diploma. As a fine art print, his works create a window into the world as Mahlknecht saw it, a world alive with the beauty of nature and the splendor of animals. In his long and successful career, Mahlknecht was not only an outstanding painter, but also a respected drawing teacher in the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Thus, he not only created masterpieces that live on through our art prints, but also passed on knowledge and techniques that formed the foundation for future generations of artists. He was and remains an indispensable figure in the history of Austrian art.