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Karl Schindler (1821-1842)
"Romantic Genre Scene"

Early 19th Century

$5,359.25
£3,990.67
€4,500
CA$7,341.10
A$8,186.16
CHF 4,271.19
MX$100,447.26
NOK 54,365.43
SEK 51,510.06
DKK 34,256.87
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Karl Schindler (1821–1842) – Romantic Genre Scene Artist: Karl Schindler Period: Early 19th Century Medium: Watercolor on Paper Dimensions: Framed: 35 x 28 cm Artwork: 21 x 16 cm Style: Romanticism / Historical Genre This exquisite watercolor painting by Karl Schindler, a renowned 19th-century Austrian artist, beautifully captures an emotionally charged moment in a rural setting. The composition features a mother tenderly holding her children, set against a dramatic landscape where figures in the background engage in an intense struggle. Schindler, known for his narrative-driven genre scenes and historical subjects, masterfully conveys tension and human resilience through expressive brushwork and delicate color transitions. Schindler was associated with the Biedermeier and Romantic traditions, often portraying scenes that blended realism with dramatic storytelling. His use of watercolor adds a soft, ethereal quality to the piece, emphasizing the emotive expressions and the atmospheric depth of the landscape. Encased in a period wooden frame with a classic border, this work is a rare find for collectors of 19th-century Austrian and European Romantic art. It serves as both a historical artifact and a poignant visual story of human endurance and compassion.
  • Creator:
    Karl Schindler (1821-1842)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Edinburgh, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1987215915402

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