Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Adolf Frankl
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017
1. Adolf Frankl Marker
[Bottom panel:]The artist
Adolf Frankl
1903 Bratislava - 1983 Vienna
lived and worked in this house.
Here, he created the cycle of paintings and drawings
Visions from the Inferno
depicting his experiences in the
extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
"Through my works I have created a memorial
for all nations of the world.
No one, regardless of religion, race, or political conviction
should ever again suffer such - or similar - atrocities!"
The Frankl Family express their heartfelt gratitude to all
who helped them, and others, to survive the Holocaust.
der Maler
Adolf Frankl
Pressburg 1903-1983 Wien
Hier entstand der Bilderzyklus
Visionen aus dem Inferno
Darstellungen seiner Erlebnisse im
KZ Auschwitz-Birkenau
"Mit meinen Werken habe ich allen Völkern
dieser Welt ein Mahnmal gesetzt. Es soll
niemandem, egal welche
this page online
oder politische Anschauung er vertritt
dieses oder ähnliches widerfahren."
Gewidmet im Gedenkjahr 1998 am 28. September
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.
Location. 48° 12.47′ N, 16° 22.185′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is on Dorotheergasse just south of Graben, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dorotheergasse 6, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peter Altenberg (a few steps from this marker); Father Wilhelm Janauschek (within shouting distance of this marker); Conradin Kreutzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Nestroy (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Grillparzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Schubert (within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Salieri (within shouting distance of this marker); Josef Sonnleithner (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017
2. Adolf Frankl Marker - Wide View, Looking North on Dorotheergasse
1. Historical Marker for the Artist A. Frankl Unveiled (HaGalil, in German). "On the 28th of September, a day before Yom Kippur, a crowd of about 400 people gathered in the Dorotheergasse in Vienna to witness the unveiling of an historical marker commemorating the painter Adolf Frankl, who depicted the horror of Auschwitz with canvas and brushes. His paintings are currently exhibited in the Gallery VIS AVIS." (Submitted on September 21, 2017.)
2. Adolf Frankl: Art Against Oblivion (Adolf Frankl Foundation, in both German and English). (Submitted on September 21, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
