Richard gerstl biography

RICHARD GERSTL (1883 – 1908) – A Brief Biography
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Born: Vienna 14 September 1883, less than three weeks after his parents married.

Despite his father being Jewish, Richard (left), aged perhaps 18) is raised as a Catholic after his mother’s faith.

Father: Emil Gerstl (left), Jewish (baptised Catholic 1904), born Neutra, 1834, died Vienna, 20 October 1912, apparently financially comfortable from dealings on the stock exchange and, despite his misgivings, supported Richard as an artist throughout his life.

Mother: Maria, née Pfeiffer (right), Catholic, born Kaplice, 1857, married 26 August 1883, died Vienna 3 January 1910.

Converted to Judaism in August 1883, but remained in the faith for little more than six months. Loved Richard very much and offered much moral support in his artistic activities. She was