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Lot 5407 | GFM Walter Karl Gustav August Ernst von Reichenau - an Oil Portrait by Fritz Reusing
Oil on canvas, signed “F Reusing” and dated “1940” lower right corner, one repair, lower right side.
The vivid portraits of German artist Fritz Reusing (1874-1956) are the legacy of an artist known as the last of his kind. Reusing trained at the Düsseldorf Art Academy and travelled along the long line of artistic legacy left behind by his predecessors at one of the esteemed artistic institutions of Germany. The Düsseldorf School were known for their romantic, spirited paintings, especially during the 19th century. By the turn of the 20th century, when Reusing was striding out in his career, their popularity was waning. Reusing’s skill, however, appealed greatly to a large number of clients. In portrait painting in particular, the romantic yet naturalistic hand was more popular than the abstract style which was becoming increasingly popular. The traditions of the Düsseldorf School were hanging on with fierce determination, and Reusing was their greatest advocate in portraiture. Reusing’s accomplishments are evident in the long list of high-profile clients who chose his brush for the artistic commemoration of their memory. From famous scientist Albert Einstein to German Kaisers and army leaders, Reusing’s brush was a bilingual bastion for the evocation of each sitter’s character. He was praised for his vivacious brushwork, each slash across the canvas breathing charisma into the subject. His sitters are ennobled further by their settings, each background tailored to compliment the figure. On the whole, his portraits work harmoniously with an undertone of understated refinement. Loud octaves are achieved through dashes of colour picked with a particular nature to avoid becoming too loud. His portraits of army leaders in particular are imbued with a strong sense of valour and vainglorious vanity. They were intended to depict the sitters with as much pomp as possible, painted during times of war in the early 20th century. Reusing’s brush could be turned to whatever sitter in whatever context and produce a work grounded in realism yet infused with just enough romanticism to emphasise his sitters’ spirit. Such efforts brought Reusing great acclaim. He exhibited extensively and won medals at international exhibitions such as the one held in Munich in 1901. Indeed, his passion paid off and is entirely obvious in the many art societies and associations to which he subscribed, particularly in Düsseldorf. Despite his career taking him across the world, Reusing would return to the place that started it all, becoming an active part of the art scene. The city would repay him in kind, and his legacy goes beyond his paintings. A street in the town of Haan, just outside of Düsseldorf, is named after him. 1874 Born in Mülheim, 1897 Became a member of the Malkasten Artists’ Association, 1901 Won a gold medal at the International Art Exhibition, Munich, 1911 Exhibited at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition, 1918 Made an honorary member of the Düsseldorf Art Academy, 1956 Died in Haan.
Walter von Reichenau (8 October 1884 – 17 January 1942) was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) in the Heer (Army) of Germany during World War II. He was nicknamed "The Bull" (German: Der Bulle). He commanded the 6th Army during the invasions of Belgium and France. During Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union, he continued to command the 6th Army as part of Army Group South as it captured Ukraine and advanced deep into the USSR.
While in command of the 6th Army during Operation Barbarossa in 1941, he issued the notorious Severity Order which encouraged German soldiers to murder Jewish civilians on the Eastern Front. Reichenau's troops cooperated with the SS Einsatzgruppen in the commission of the massacre of over 33,000 Jews at Babi Yar, and assisted with other crimes against humanity that occurred in areas under his command during the Holocaust.
He suffered a stroke after a routine run in cold weather on 14 January 1942. He then sustained severe head injuries when the flight carrying him back to Leipzig for medical attention crashed on landing in Lemberg. Whether he died from his stroke or from injuries sustained in the crash is unknown. He was replaced at Army Group South by Fedor von Bock and given a state funeral.
Measurements ca. 104 x 140 cm, frame stiles each ca. 7.5 cm wide.
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GFM Walter Karl Gustav August Ernst von Reichenau - an Oil Portrait by Fritz Reusing
GFM Walter Karl Gustav August Ernst von Reichenau - an Oil Portrait by Fritz Reusing
Oil on canvas, signed “F Reusing” and dated “1940” lower right corner, one repair, lower right side.
The vivid portraits of German artist Fritz Reusing (1874-1956) are the legacy of an artist known as the last of his kind. Reusing trained at the Düsseldorf Art Academy and travelled along the long line of artistic legacy left behind by his predecessors at one of the esteemed artistic institutions of Germany. The Düsseldorf School were known for their romantic, spirited paintings, especially during the 19th century. By the turn of the 20th century, when Reusing was striding out in his career, their popularity was waning. Reusing’s skill, however, appealed greatly to a large number of clients. In portrait painting in particular, the romantic yet naturalistic hand was more popular than the abstract style which was becoming increasingly popular. The traditions of the Düsseldorf School were hanging on with fierce determination, and Reusing was their greatest advocate in portraiture. Reusing’s accomplishments are evident in the long list of high-profile clients who chose his brush for the artistic commemoration of their memory. From famous scientist Albert Einstein to German Kaisers and army leaders, Reusing’s brush was a bilingual bastion for the evocation of each sitter’s character. He was praised for his vivacious brushwork, each slash across the canvas breathing charisma into the subject. His sitters are ennobled further by their settings, each background tailored to compliment the figure. On the whole, his portraits work harmoniously with an undertone of understated refinement. Loud octaves are achieved through dashes of colour picked with a particular nature to avoid becoming too loud. His portraits of army leaders in particular are imbued with a strong sense of valour and vainglorious vanity. They were intended to depict the sitters with as much pomp as possible, painted during times of war in the early 20th century. Reusing’s brush could be turned to whatever sitter in whatever context and produce a work grounded in realism yet infused with just enough romanticism to emphasise his sitters’ spirit. Such efforts brought Reusing great acclaim. He exhibited extensively and won medals at international exhibitions such as the one held in Munich in 1901. Indeed, his passion paid off and is entirely obvious in the many art societies and associations to which he subscribed, particularly in Düsseldorf. Despite his career taking him across the world, Reusing would return to the place that started it all, becoming an active part of the art scene. The city would repay him in kind, and his legacy goes beyond his paintings. A street in the town of Haan, just outside of Düsseldorf, is named after him. 1874 Born in Mülheim, 1897 Became a member of the Malkasten Artists’ Association, 1901 Won a gold medal at the International Art Exhibition, Munich, 1911 Exhibited at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition, 1918 Made an honorary member of the Düsseldorf Art Academy, 1956 Died in Haan.
Walter von Reichenau (8 October 1884 – 17 January 1942) was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) in the Heer (Army) of Germany during World War II. He was nicknamed "The Bull" (German: Der Bulle). He commanded the 6th Army during the invasions of Belgium and France. During Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union, he continued to command the 6th Army as part of Army Group South as it captured Ukraine and advanced deep into the USSR.
While in command of the 6th Army during Operation Barbarossa in 1941, he issued the notorious Severity Order which encouraged German soldiers to murder Jewish civilians on the Eastern Front. Reichenau's troops cooperated with the SS Einsatzgruppen in the commission of the massacre of over 33,000 Jews at Babi Yar, and assisted with other crimes against humanity that occurred in areas under his command during the Holocaust.
He suffered a stroke after a routine run in cold weather on 14 January 1942. He then sustained severe head injuries when the flight carrying him back to Leipzig for medical attention crashed on landing in Lemberg. Whether he died from his stroke or from injuries sustained in the crash is unknown. He was replaced at Army Group South by Fedor von Bock and given a state funeral.
Measurements ca. 104 x 140 cm, frame stiles each ca. 7.5 cm wide.
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Condition: II +
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