Ludwig Michalek

Ludwig Michalek (13 April 1859 – 24 September 1942) was an Austrian portrait painter, graphic artist and copper engraver.

In 1873, after graduating from the Realschule in Brno, he became a student at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, where his primary instructors were August Eisenmenger, Christian Griepenkerl and Carl Wurzinger.

In 1909, the Ministry of Labor appointed him a Professor at the Higher Federal Institution for Graphic Education and Research.

He held that position until 1920, but also gave secondary courses in etching at the "Frauenkunstschule" (Women's Art School), a division of the Academy.

He is best remembered for several series of etchings and engravings; depicting composers, poets, scenery, technical subjects, and various things relating to the Austrian Alpine railways.