Wilhelm Schirmer (1802 - 1866)

Wilhelm Schirmer (1802 - 1866) - photo 1

Wilhelm Schirmer

August Wilhelm Ferdinand Schirmer was a notable German landscape artist whose contributions have earned him a distinctive place in art history. Initially painting flowers in a royal porcelain factory, Wilhelm Schirmer's artistic journey led him to the Berlin Academy under the mentorship of Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow. However, it was his time in Italy that profoundly influenced his artistic direction.

Wilhelm Schirmer's Italian sketches transcend mere landscape depiction; they are studied compositions that blend historic and poetic elements, aiming to provide a poetic interpretation of nature. His approach prioritized the conceptual over the technical, focusing on the embodiment of ideas, the interplay of light and color, and the overall harmony within his works. From 1839 to 1865, Wilhelm Schirmer shared his insights as a professor of landscape at the Berlin Academy, shaping future generations of artists.

His works, such as the classic sites and temples he painted on the Berlin Museum of Antiquities' walls, illustrate his endeavor to link art with historical and cultural contexts, adding depth and narrative to his landscapes. Wilhelm Schirmer's legacy is seen in how his art communicates with viewers, emphasizing the 'ideal' and 'subjective' aspects, and creating what German critics have described as 'constructional landscape' with inherent 'motive' and 'inner meaning'​​​​.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, understanding Wilhelm Schirmer's unique approach to landscape painting offers valuable insights into the 19th-century art movement and its evolution. His dedication to blending the aesthetic with the intellectual presents a compelling narrative that continues to resonate in the art community.

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Date and place of birt:6 may 1802, Berlin, Germany
Date and place of death:8 june 1866, Nyon, Switzerland
Nationality:Germany, Switzerland
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism

Creators Germany

Georg Pencz (1500 - 1550)
Georg Pencz
1500 - 1550
Johannes Kahrs (1965)
Johannes Kahrs
1965
Anselm Reyle (1970)
Anselm Reyle
1970
 Peter von Bemmel (1686 - 1753)
Peter von Bemmel
1686 - 1753
Heinrich Dersch (1889 - 1967)
Heinrich Dersch
1889 - 1967
KlausKlaus Jürgen-Fischer (1930 - 2017)
KlausKlaus Jürgen-Fischer
1930 - 2017
Thomas Florschuetz (1957)
Thomas Florschuetz
1957
Alice Herold (1925)
Alice Herold
1925
Christian Maximilian Baer (1853 - 1911)
Christian Maximilian Baer
1853 - 1911
Heinrich von Zügel (1850 - 1941)
Heinrich von Zügel
1850 - 1941
Hans Völcker (1865 - 1944)
Hans Völcker
1865 - 1944
Wolfgang Tillmans (1968)
Wolfgang Tillmans
1968
Eugen Schlipf (1869 - 1943)
Eugen Schlipf
1869 - 1943
Fritz Schwarzbeck (1902 - 1989)
Fritz Schwarzbeck
1902 - 1989
Karl Dönselmann (1902 - 1984)
Karl Dönselmann
1902 - 1984
Jan Knap (1949)
Jan Knap
1949

Creators Romanticism

Pimen Nikitich Orlov (1812 - 1865)
Pimen Nikitich Orlov
1812 - 1865
Constant-Joseph Brochart (1816 - 1889)
Constant-Joseph Brochart
1816 - 1889
Jacob Jacobs (1812 - 1879)
Jacob Jacobs
1812 - 1879
Conrad Huber (1752 - 1830)
Conrad Huber
1752 - 1830
Heinrich Bürkel (1802 - 1869)
Heinrich Bürkel
1802 - 1869
George Francklin Atkinson (1822 - 1859)
George Francklin Atkinson
1822 - 1859
 Princess Louise of the United Kingdom (1848 - 1939)
Princess Louise of the United Kingdom
1848 - 1939
Philipp von Foltz (1805 - 1877)
Philipp von Foltz
1805 - 1877
Louis Katzenstein (1824 - 1907)
Louis Katzenstein
1824 - 1907
Otto Clemens Fikentscher the Elder (1831 - 1880)
Otto Clemens Fikentscher the Elder
1831 - 1880
Auguste Aiguier (1814 - 1865)
Auguste Aiguier
1814 - 1865
Henri-François Riesener (1767 - 1828)
Henri-François Riesener
1767 - 1828
Charles-Edouard Calame (1815 - 1852)
Charles-Edouard Calame
1815 - 1852
Jean Baptiste Van Moer (1819 - 1884)
Jean Baptiste Van Moer
1819 - 1884
Ferdinand Lepié (1824 - 1883)
Ferdinand Lepié
1824 - 1883
Charles Cordier (1827 - 1905)
Charles Cordier
1827 - 1905