Samson, 1967
Ernst Fuchs

Print : etching

39.5 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm 15.6 x 12 x 0 inch

$1,147

One of the last works available by this artist

Make an offer

You may negotiate a lower price for this artwork with our partner gallery. Please note, your offer will be sent to the gallery when your order is finalized. If the gallery cannot accept your offer, you will receive a full refund.

LOADING NOT DISPLAYED BLUR TEXT
Second NOT DISPLAYED BLUR TEXT
Have a question? Ask a specialist

Free returns within 14 days

Authenticity guaranteed

Learn more

Verified Reviews

9.6/10

Secure payment

Paypal American Express Visa Mastercard Apple Pay Google Pay
Discover similar artworks

About the artwork

Type

Numbered and limited to 90 copies

1 copy available

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery

Invoice from the gallery


Dimensions cm inch

39.5 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm 15.6 x 12 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Black frame

Artwork dimensions including frame

46 x 38 x 1 cm 18.1 x 15 x 0.4 inch


Tags

Religious

Bible scene

Black

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Italy

Hand signed lower right in pencil.
Edition of 66/90.

Read more

About the seller

Wallector Srl • Italy

Artsper seller since 2019

Vetted Seller

Top Seller


Imagine it at home

Ernst Fuchs, Samson
Austria  • 1930

Presentation

Ernst Fuchs (February 13, 1930 – November 9, 2015) was a versatile Austrian artist: painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, architect, stage designer, composer, and poet. He is best known as one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism.  

Fuchs studied sculpture with Emmy Steinbock in 1943 and attended the St. Anna Painting School in 1944 under Professor Fröhlich. In 1945, he joined the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he was a student of Robin Christian Andersen and later of Albert Paris von Gütersloh.  

During his studies, he met Arik Brauer, Rudolf Hausner, Wolfgang Hutter, and Anton Lehmden, with whom he later founded the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. He was also a co-founder of the Art-Club in 1946 and the Hundsgruppe in 1951, alongside Friedensreich Hundertwasser and Arnulf Rainer.  

Fuchs' work is characterized by religious and mystical themes, employing luminous colors and rich textures. He rediscovered and adopted the "mischtechnik" (mixed technique) of the Old Masters, combining egg tempera with oil glazes mixed with resin, achieving a jewel-like effect.

Between 1950 and 1961, Fuchs lived primarily in Paris and traveled to the United States and Israel. In 1957, he stayed at the Dormition Abbey on Mount Zion, where he worked on his monumental "Last Supper" and created works on religious themes, such as "Moses and the Burning Bush." He also received a commission for three altar paintings on parchment, the cycle of the "Mysteries of the Holy Rosary" (1958-1961), for the Rosary Church in Hetzendorf, Vienna.

In 1972, Fuchs acquired the ruined Otto Wagner Villa in Hütteldorf, which he restored and transformed into the Ernst Fuchs Museum, inaugurated in 1988. From 1974 onward, he became involved in designing sets and costumes for Mozart and Wagner operas, including *The Magic Flute*, *Parsifal*, and *Lohengrin*. In 1993, a retrospective was dedicated to him at the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, making him one of the first Western artists to be honored in this way.  

Fuchs received numerous distinctions, including the Vienna Prize for Visual Arts in 1972, the title of Officer in the Order of Arts and Letters in 2000, the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st Class in 2009, the Grand Decoration of Carinthia in 2010, and the Gold Medal of Honor for Services to the City of Vienna in 2010.  

Ernst Fuchs passed away in Vienna on November 9, 2015, at the age of 85.

Read more
Need help?
Where can I be delivered?

Artsper delivers internationally. The list of countries is available in the first step of your cart.

If your country is not listed contact us at [email protected] and we will see what we can do.

Note that Customs fees may apply for works shipped internationally. This is indicated in the first step of the shopping cart.

You can choose a delivery address different from the billing address. Make sure that a trusted person is present to receive the work if you cannot be there.

How do I showcase my work?

Have you purchased a painting, sculpture or work on paper?
Find our expert advice for the conservation and promotion of your works in the articles below:

Why choose Artsper for your art purchases

Artsper offers you access to more than 200,000 works of contemporary art from 2,000 partner galleries. Our team of experts carefully selects galleries to guarantee the quality and originality of the works.

You benefit from:

  • Works at gallery price

  • Return within 14 days, regardless of your location

  • Easy resale of the work purchased on Artsper

  • Personalized research tools (selection and tailor-made universe)

Our customer service is available for any assistance.

Protect your purchase with Artsper: Buy with confidence

At Artsper, our mission is to allow you to collect works of art with complete peace of mind. Discover the protections we offer at every stage of your shopping experience.

Buy works from top galleries

We work in close collaboration with carefully selected art galleries. Each seller on Artsper is carefully examined and approved by our team, thus ensuring compliance with our code of ethics. You therefore have the assurance of purchasing authentic, high-quality works.

Total transparency: you know what you are buying

Before being posted online, all artwork on Artsper is reviewed and validated by our moderation team. You can browse with complete peace of mind, knowing that each piece meets our criteria of excellence.

Personalized support: our experts at your service

Our team of contemporary art experts is available by phone or email to answer all your questions. Whether you want advice on a work or a tailor-made selection to enrich your collection, we are here to support you.

Resell your works with ease

If you have purchased a work on Artsper and wish to resell it, we offer you a dedicated platform to relist it. To find out more, click here.


Make offers with Artsper: negotiate like in a gallery

You have the possibility to propose a price for certain works, just like in a gallery. This feature allows you to initiate discussions and potentially acquire your coins at advantageous prices.

Get help with your negotiations

Our team will negotiate for you and inform you as soon as the best offer is obtained. Do not hesitate to call on our expertise to ensure a transaction at the best price.


Order securely

Artsper satisfaction assurance

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If the work you receive is not to your liking, you have 14 days to return it free of charge, and you will be refunded in full, whatever the reason.

Secure payment with Artsper partners

All credit card payments are processed by Paybox, the world leader in payment solutions. Thanks to their strict security standards, you can transact with confidence.

Problem Support

In the rare event that an artwork arrives damaged or not as described, we are here to help. Whether for a return, refund, restoration or exchange, our team will support you throughout the process and will ensure that we find the solution best suited to your situation.

Conditions to benefit from Artsper protections:

  • Use one of the payment methods available on Artsper for your order.

  • Report any problems within one week of receiving the work.

  • Provide required photographic evidence (including original artwork and packaging).

Artsper guarantees cover the following cases:

  • The received work lacks a described characteristic (for example, a signature or frame).

  • The artwork has significant differences from its description (e.g. color variation).

  • The work is damaged upon receipt.

  • The work is lost or damaged by the carrier.

  • Delivery is significantly delayed.

With Artsper, you collect with complete peace of mind.