Leander Russ

After receiving his first art lessons at home, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, from 1823 to 1828, where he studied with Karl Gsellhofer [de] and Josef Redl [de].

In 1828, he was awarded the Academy's Gundel-Prize for excellence and began participating in its exhibitions.

In 1833, following study trips to Munich and Rome, he accompanied the diplomat, Anton von Prokesch-Osten, on a trip to the Middle East, which had a profound influence on his work.

His final years were marred by illness and frequent stays at a sanatorium.

Portraits, historical scenes and genre works constitute the majority of his oeuvre.