John Wilhelm Preyer (1803 - 1889)

John Wilhelm Preyer

Johann Wilhelm Preyer was a German painter of the second half of the 19th century. He is known as a painter, a representative of the Düsseldorf school of painting.

Preyer specialized in still lifes with flowers and fruit, which were notable for their detailed and meticulous elaboration. He is considered the preeminent painter of this genre of his era. His work is common in the United States, but there are also important pieces in the Berlin National Gallery and other German museums.

Preyer was one of the first representatives of the Düsseldorf School and was instrumental in founding the Düsseldorf Artists' Association.