Highest Award of the Republic for Deceased Brandl

The painter Herbert Brandl, who died on Sunday at the age of 66, is posthumously awarded the Grand Austrian State Prize. This was announced by Culture Minister Andreas Babler (SPÖ) in a press release on Monday. "For his outstanding life's work, he was nominated for the Grand Austrian State Prize by the Austrian Art Senate. As a sign of recognition, the certificate will be awarded posthumously," said Babler.

Award Last Given to Hermann Czech

The highest honor of the Republic is endowed with 30,000 euros. It is awarded annually in an unspecified rotation in the fields of architecture, music, visual arts, or literature to honor an outstanding life's work or the exceptional work of younger artists. Last year, architect Hermann Czech received the prize.

Brandl Died in Vienna Over the Weekend

Brandl was especially known for his large-format paintings that alluded to the mountain world. He died on Sunday in his studio in Vienna.

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