Otto Reiniger (1863 - 1909)
Otto Reiniger
Otto Reiniger was a German artist. He was a painter and illustrator who is best known for his landscape paintings, which often depicted the natural beauty of the German countryside.
Reiniger studied art in Stuttgart, Munich, and Paris. He was heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement and often used vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes in his paintings. He exhibited his work at several exhibitions throughout Germany, including the Munich Secession in 1893 and the Great Berlin Art Exhibition in 1898.
Reiniger's paintings were highly regarded for their vivid depictions of nature and their ability to capture the essence of the German landscape. He was particularly drawn to the forests and mountains of southern Germany, and many of his paintings feature these natural landscapes.
Despite his relatively short career, Reiniger's work had a significant impact on the German art world. Today, his paintings are highly sought after by collectors and can be found in several museums and private collections around the world.
Date and place of birt: | 27 february 1863, Stuttgart, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 24 july 1909, Korntal-Münchingen, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Painter |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Rural landscape, Still life |
Art style: | Impressionism |