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Ferdinand Kaufmann
1920s-30s Impressionist Mountain Landscape Oil Painting with River along Canyon

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This vibrant oil on canvas painting by noted German-American artist Ferdinand Kaufmann captures a breathtaking mountain landscape—likely inspired by the rugged beauty of Colorado or California. A rushing river cuts through a sunlit canyon, framed by lush trees and towering mountain peaks. The piece is signed by the artist in the lower left corner. Rendered in earthy greens and warm browns, the painting embodies classic American Impressionism with loose, expressive brushstrokes and atmospheric light, evoking the serenity and grandeur of the natural world in summer. About the Artist: Ferdinand Kaufmann (1864–1942) was born in Oberhausen, Bavaria, and immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1880s, eventually settling in Pittsburgh. In 1896, he studied in Paris at the prestigious Académie Julian under masters such as Jean-Paul Laurens, Benjamin Constant, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau. After returning to the U.S. in 1902, Kaufmann became active in the Pittsburgh art scene before relocating to Southern California in 1921. He settled in Pasadena by 1934 and exhibited with the Pasadena Art Institute and the Laguna Beach Art Association. His work is celebrated for its expressive landscapes and seascapes depicting California, Colorado, Arizona, and coastal New England. This piece is a beautiful example of Kaufmann’s ability to blend European technique with the raw, natural beauty of the American West.
  • Creator:
    Ferdinand Kaufmann (1864 - 1942, German)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good vintage condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 269571stDibs: LU27312536262

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