Franz Barwig (19 April 1868 – 15 May 1931) was an Austrian sculptor.
Professional career His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Death He committed suicide by shooting himself in 1931.
References
Further reading Gerbert Frodl: Franz Barwig 1868–1931. Exhibition catalogue, Österreichische Galerie, Wien 1969 Gabriele Kala: Die Tierplastiken Franz Barwigs des Älteren 1868–1931. Dissertation, Vienna 1978 "Barwig Franz". In: Österreichisches Biographisches Lexikon 1815–1950 (ÖBL). Band 1, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien 1957, p. 52 Felix Czeike (ed.): "Barwig Franz d. Ä.". In: Historisches Lexikon Wien. Band 1, Kremayr & Scheriau, Wien 1992, , p. 265 (online version)