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Joseph Kleitsch -
Biography
Born in the Banat region of Hungary on
June 6, 1882, Joseph Kleitsch began painting at age seven and was
awarded a scholarship by his village to study art. He continued his
training in Budapest, Munich, and Paris. By age 17 he was an
accomplished portraitist with such sitters as Emperor Franz Joseph of
Austria.
"Coastal Vista"
Oil on board, 16 x 20 inches
SOLD
He immigrated to the U.S. in 1901 and established a studio in
Cincinnati; during 1906-07 he was a resident of Denver. He then
traveled to Mexico City where he was the official portraitist to
President Madero. Kleitsch painted portraits of many prominent citizens
of Chicago while further studying at the AIC. Upon moving to California
in 1920, he settled in Laguna Beach and, with his wife Edna, established
the Kleitsch Academy.
"Flowering Garden"
Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches
SOLD
He taught there and was active in the
local art scene while exhibiting in Los Angeles at Stendahl and Hatfield
galleries. Trips were made to San Francisco, Carmel, and Europe in
search of subject matter. Inspired by the local scenery, he could often
be seen in and around Laguna painting street scenes with figures,
gardens in bloom, coastals, and landscapes.
Kleitsch died of a heart attack in Santa Ana, CA on Nov. 16, 1931.
Exhibitions:
AIC, 1914 (gold medal); Palette & Chisel Club, 1914-19; Stendahl Gallery
(LA), 1922-29; Painters & Sculptors of LA, 1922-23; Leonard's (LA),
1923; Ambassador Hotel (LA), 1924; Biltmore Salon (LA), 1924; Ebell Club
(LA), 1924; PAFA, 1925; Pasadena Public Library, 1928; Laguna Beach AA,
1928-30; LACMA, 1933 (memorial).
Collections:
Orange Co. (CA) Museum; Laguna Beach Museum; Irvine (CA) Museum; Federal
Bank Bldg. (Laguna)
Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
"The Old Mission"
Oil on canvas, 18 x 20 inches
SOLD
Call
(800) 833-9185 or email to
info@kargesfineart for further information
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