Hans Liska Biography
Hans Liska obtained worldwide recognition for his pencil sketches, published by Ullstein Verlag for many years. His sketch book on the Second World War remains to be a coveted collector’s item. Always drawing, he experienced firsthand important historical events including World War II, the Olympic Games, the royal funeral in London and Windsor and car races in the USA. With a pen and a pencil, he was able to capture what the camera angles couldn’t contain.

Hans Liska principally worked in advertising for the automobile industry, mainly with Daimler-Benz for nine years.   Hans Liska possessed a limitless curiosity, constantly trying to capture the essence of reality, people and things. With his incomparable talent for individuality and critical scepticism coupled with headstrong character that was defined by esprit and irony, he was an exceptional artist who always remained true to himself, never wavering.