Oscar Kokoschka
Austrian dramatic, painter and writer (1886–1980)
1886 — 1980
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian dramatic, painter and writer (1886–1980)
Born
March 1, 1886
Died
1980 (age ~94)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, artist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in PöchlarnDied in Montreux
1886
Born in Pöchlarn (1886-03-01)
1960
AwardErasmus Prize
1976
AwardLovis Corinth Prize
1980
Died in Montreux
About
Oskar Kokoschka was an Austrian artist, poet, playwright and teacher, best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes, as well as his theories on vision that influenced the Viennese Expressionist movement.
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Who is Oscar Kokoschka?+
Oskar Kokoschka was an Austrian artist, poet, playwright and teacher, best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes, as well as his theories on vision that influenced the Viennese Expressionist movement.
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar Kokoschka born?+
Oscar Kokoschka was born on March 1, 1886.
When did Oscar Kokoschka die?+
Oscar Kokoschka died in 1980, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — March 1, 1886
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Legend.
— anon
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
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