Czech artist, Emma Loewenstamm specialised in etched portraits imbued with the spirit of their subjects. She worked with a gentle sensitivity and there’s a timeless quality to her portrayals. Take, for example, her depiction of Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) - with an inquisitive brow and discerning expression, he remains as spellbinding as ever.

Alongside her work as a portraitist, she painted landscapes and interiors.

1879

Born in Nachód, Bohemia, Czech Republic to Berthold Löwenstamm (1833-1913) and Cäcilie Löwenstamm, née Goldschmid (1839-1910).

c. 1890

Moved with her family to Vienna.

Studied under Ferdinand Schmutzer (1870-1928).

Worked in Vienna, Prague and Gablonz.

1901

Began exhibiting works.

Joined the Vienna Artists' Etching Club.

c. 1907

c. 1910

Portrait of Leo Tolstoy

1911

Portrait of Arthura Schnitzler-Löewenstamm

c. 1915

1920

Moved to Gablonz with her partner Ernst Viktor Zenker, a writer.

1922

Portrait of Hideyo Noguchi. From our collection.

1941

Died. Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic.