Ludwig Schwarzer, born in Vienna, Austria, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under the guidance of Karl Sterrer and Josef Jungwirth from 1930 to 1934. He then worked as a freelance artist in Vienna and in Linz.

While his early work is realistic and expressionistic, he began to produce surrealistic compositions in the trompe-l'oeil technique from 1960 onwards.

In addition to the influence of international surrealism, elements of the Viennese School of Fantastic Realism can be found in his works. In 1975 Schwarzer received the title of professor from the Ministry of Science and Art.

In 1984 he was awarded the Austrian Honorary Consulate for Science and Art. (cko)

Ludwig Schwarzer was an Austrian artist who attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna from 1930 to 1934, studying under Karl Sterrer and Josef Jungwirth. He worked in Vienna and later in Linz. In 1960, Schwarzer developed his own style, combining the trompe l'oeil technique with surreal motifs. He was influenced by international surrealism and the "Vienna School of Fantastic Realism."