Artist

Erich Lessing

1923–2018

132130

Works

Years lived

Painter

Style

Erich’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Selected works

132130 pieces

Affluences in Europe: in France, prosperity immediately translates itself into good food. The variety of cuts of meat sold in the market is staggering: everything from barbecued chickens to calf hearts, from the lushest whole hams to tripe is lovingly displayed in neat rows decorated with green leaves and herbs, a butcher-shop in Paris

Erich Lessing Austrian, 1923-2018

Affluences in Europe: with the new wave of prosperity, trade or luxury items flourish. Record sales are soaring, despite their relatively high price. This big store on the Champs Elysees is open seven days a week, late into the night, and is crowded with customers all the time, Paris

Erich Lessing Austrian, 1923-2018

Affluences in Europe: Turin's auto show is he latest in the year of all those held in Europe, and also the biggest. Practically all of Turin works for Fiat the salon, held in the brand-new exhibition hall, is attended by thousands. This year's show, the 39th, attracted record crowds

Erich Lessing Austrian, 1923-2018