{"title":"hans figura","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHans Figura (1898–1978)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans Figura was an Austrian painter and master printmaker whose color aquatints and paintings captured the architecture, landscapes, and everyday character of Europe and the United States. Born in 1898 in what was then the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Figura studied at Vienna's leading graphic arts institutions before devoting his career to painting and printmaking. He later maintained studios in both Vienna and New York, exhibiting internationally throughout Europe and America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigura is best known for his richly colored aquatint etchings, a demanding printmaking technique that allowed him to achieve remarkable depth, atmosphere, and detail. His work celebrates Alpine villages, historic European cities, bustling harbors, quiet streets, and architectural landmarks with a combination of precision and warmth. While many collectors recognize his prints, his original oil paintings reveal the same sensitivity to light, season, and place that made his graphic work so admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a career spanning more than five decades, Hans Figura produced hundreds of etchings and paintings that are now held in museums, galleries, and private collections worldwide. His work remains especially popular among collectors of Austrian art, European landscapes, cityscapes, and twentieth-century printmaking. Whether depicting a snow-covered Tyrolean village, a quiet canal, or an iconic American skyline, Figura's compositions continue to be appreciated for their craftsmanship, technical mastery, and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederic Gallery is pleased to offer original artwork by Hans Figura. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hans-figura-mt-patternos-tyrol","title":"Hans Figura: Mt. Patternos Tyrol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eEtching on paper. c1950.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans Figura. \u003cspan\u003eAustria. 1898-1978.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unlimited edition printed serially with several plates. Each plate contains a separate color. Figura is well-known and widely collected in Austria and surrounding countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork was stored in an archival environment since acquisition. In 2024, the frederic gallery framed this piece in-house in high quality, archival materials and crafted wood frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fredericgallery.com\/collections\/hans-figura\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more about the artist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"frederic gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44524727238708,"sku":"FIH31","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0630\/3284\/files\/FIH-31-Photoroom.jpg?v=1732017335"},{"product_id":"hans-figura-reflections","title":"Hans Figura: Reflections","description":"\u003cp\u003eHans Figura. \u003cspan\u003eAustria. 1898-1978.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal etching by Hans Figura, Austrian artist. This is an unlimited edition printed serially with several plates. Each plate contains a separate color. Figura is well known and widely collected in Austria and surrounding countries. Signed in pencil bottom right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eHans Figura\u003c\/strong\u003e was an Austrian printmaker best known for his color woodcuts depicting alpine landscapes and mountain life. Working primarily in the mid-20th century, Figura developed a distinctive graphic style marked by strong compositions, simplified forms, and carefully layered color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eHis prints were typically produced using traditional woodcut techniques, with multiple blocks carved and printed in sequence to build depth and atmosphere. This process gives the work its crisp lines, textured surfaces, and rich yet restrained palette. Figura’s landscapes balance realism with a clear design sensibility, reflecting both the physical presence of the mountains and a stylized, almost architectural approach to nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fredericgallery.com\/collections\/hans-figura\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more about the artist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"frederic gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44524768821300,"sku":"FIH33","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0630\/3284\/files\/Image19.jpg?v=1768537229"},{"product_id":"hans-figura-ponte-santa-trinita-and-ponte-vecchio","title":"Hans Figura: Ponte Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eEtching on paper. c1950.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans Figura. \u003cspan\u003eAustria. 1898-1978.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned bottom right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unlimited edition printed serially with several plates. Each plate contains a separate color. Figura is well-known and widely collected in Austria and surrounding countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork was stored in an archival environment since acquisition. In 2024, the frederic gallery framed this piece in-house in high quality, archival materials and crafted wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fredericgallery.com\/collections\/hans-figura\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more about the artist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"frederic gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44547585802292,"sku":"FIH32","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0630\/3284\/files\/FIH-32-Photoroom.jpg?v=1732017365"},{"product_id":"hans-figura-arlberg-st-anton-austria","title":"Hans Figura: Arlberg St. Anton Austria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor lithograph on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustria, mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work is signed in the plate and titled in pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking primarily in the mid-20th century, Figura developed a distinctive graphic style marked by strong compositions, simplified forms, and carefully layered color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"410\"\u003eHis work remains appreciated for its craftsmanship and timeless portrayal of alpine environments. Figura’s landscapes balance realism with a clear design sensibility, reflecting both the physical presence of the mountains and a stylized, almost architectural approach to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unlimited edition printed serially with several plates. Each plate contains a separate color. Figura is well-known and collected in Austria and surrounding countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork was stored in an archival environment since acquisition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fredericgallery.com\/collections\/hans-figura\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more about the artist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"frederic gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44547586293812,"sku":"FIH41","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0630\/3284\/files\/IMG-6935.png?v=1768540960"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0630\/3284\/collections\/IMG_0350-Photoroom.jpg?v=1784729999","url":"https:\/\/fredericgallery.com\/es\/collections\/hans-figura.oembed","provider":"frederic gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}