Austrian, 1854–1932
Rudolf Ernst (1854–1932) was an Austro-French painter, printmaker, and ceramics artist known for his orientalist motifs. Born in Vienna, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and later settled in Paris, exhibiting under the name "Rodolphe Ernst." After traveling to Spain, Morocco, Egypt, and Istanbul, he focused on Islamic scenes and daily life in North Africa, drawing from his travels, photographs, and prints. From 1905, he lived in Fontenay-aux-Roses, producing faience tiles with orientalist themes and decorating his home in Ottoman style.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Rudolf Ernst · Wikidata Q324126
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