Anton Elfinger

Anton Elfinger (born 15 January 1821, † 19 January 1864) was an Austrian physician and draftsman. As a draftsman, he also published under the pseudonym Cajetan. His " satirical images " for the Vienna Theatre newspaper became known.

Anton Elfinger was born on January 15, 1821, the son of a pharmacist Josef Elfinger. After training at the Academy of Fine Arts of St. Anna, he studied under pressure from his parents' medicine and graduated as MD in 1845, he was later assistant physician at Ferdinand von Hebra. In the years 1849-1858 he was a draftsman for medical literature, illustrated by him Atlas of skin diseases has been a highly regarded work. Elfinger was also a prominent cartoonist who published under the pseudonym Cajetan. His " costume pictures ", drawings of actors are known in their roles, even humorous pictures come from him, as a "people's calendar " and a deck of cards ( Tarot ), which dealt with political issues. As a cartoonist Elfinger of Grandville, Gavarni and Cham was affected. He died 43 years old on January 19, 1864 from tuberculosis.

Named in 1964 after him Elfingerweg is a street in the 22nd district of Vienna Danube city, the Chapel was before.