Paintings 19th - 20th century — A418: September 2025
Franz Seraph Lenbach was a German painter known primarily for his portraits of prominent personalities from the nobility, the arts, and industry. Because of his standing in society, he was often referred to as the "Malerfürst" (Painter Prince).
Felix Schlesinger was a German painter and illustrator. He studied figurative painting in Antwerp and in 1850 and 1851 at the Düsseldorf Academy of Arts.
Felix Schlesinger is the author of genre paintings and portraits. One of the most famous painters of children's themes, which was very popular all over the world in the 19th century.
Felix Schlesinger was a German painter and illustrator. He studied figurative painting in Antwerp and in 1850 and 1851 at the Düsseldorf Academy of Arts.
Felix Schlesinger is the author of genre paintings and portraits. One of the most famous painters of children's themes, which was very popular all over the world in the 19th century.
Emil Rau was a German painter and gesture painter.
He studied at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and in Munich at the Academy of Fine Arts.
Rau specialized in portraits and paintings of domestic genre scenes of rural and bourgeois life in Germany, romantic and idealized. Pastoral paintings of shepherds and shepherdesses against the backdrop of alpine mountains, ruddy cheerful girls, and rich peasant homes were very popular with the general public. Emil Rau's illustrations were published in youth and family magazines and in the weekly satirical magazine Fliegende Blätter.
Eduard von Grützner was a German painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He went down in the history of European art as a portrait painter and a brilliant master of genre.
Eduard von Grützner in most of his paintings depicted the life of monks, who usually appear to the audience in the images of merry rioters, leading a not ideal lifestyle. The public liked the original humorous style of the painter, and Grützner's work had many admirers.
Grützner was awarded the Royal Order of St. Michael and also received the title of honorary professor at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. He also became a Knight of the Order of Civil Merit of the Bavarian Crown and received the title of nobleman, with the prefix "von" added to his last name.
Von Grützner is also known as a collector of art and antiques. For many years he collected masterpieces of the Gothic and Renaissance masters, and towards the end of his life he became interested in Far Eastern art.
Albert von Keller was a German painter of Swiss ancestry, best known for his indoor scenes and portraits featuring female figures. Born on April 27, 1844, in Gais, Switzerland, he began his career by studying law at Ludwig Maximilian University, but his passion for art led him to the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. His art journey took him through France and Italy, honing his style through various studio experiences.
Von Keller is recognized for his portraits depicting women in indoor environments, often shown in striking poses or engaging in activities. His later works took on supernatural, mystical, or religious themes. One of his notable achievements was co-founding the Munich Secession in 1892, where he served as vice president from 1904 to 1920.
Several of his works are housed in museums and galleries, such as "Irene von Keller with her son Balthasar" (1888), "The Pianist," and "Chopin" (1873). He also received the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Merit of the Bavarian Crown in 1878.
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