Ernst Christian Moser

Ernst Christian Moser was born in Graz in 1815 as a son of a clock and watch maker.  In 1828 he enrolled at the Viennese Academy where he was taught by Johann Ender, Josef Mössmer, Ferdinand Waldmüller and Leopold Kupelwieser.  During his studies he already won prices and obtained scholarships.  In 1840 he started teaching at the Landeskunstschule in Graz.  Though he also painted historical scenes, he was known mainly for his very sensitive way of painting portraits and genre scenes.