author
Oskar Kokoschka
1886–1980
A restless modernist spirit, this Austrian artist and writer became famous for vivid, emotionally charged portraits and landscapes. His books and plays share the same intensity, revealing a sharp eye for psychology and the tensions of modern life.
1 Audiobook
Der brennende Dornbusch; Mörder: Hoffnung der Frauen
by Oskar Kokoschka
About the author
Born in Pöchlarn, Austria-Hungary, in 1886, Oskar Kokoschka grew into one of the leading figures of Expressionism. He worked across painting, drawing, poetry, and drama, and became especially known for portraits that aimed to capture a sitter’s inner life rather than just a likeness.
Early in his career he emerged in Vienna’s lively modern art scene, where his bold style quickly drew attention. Alongside his visual art, he wrote plays and other literary works noted for their emotional force and psychological insight.
His life and career later stretched across several countries, and he continued to paint and write for decades. By the time of his death in Montreux, Switzerland, in 1980, he was widely recognized as a major modern artist whose work helped define the expressive energy of the early twentieth century.