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Karl Heinz Stienen
Vintage Rural Landscape Snow Scene "Winter Cold, Farm Idyll" by German Artist

1970 Circa

About the Item

Vintage Rural Landscape Snow Scene entitled "Winter Cold, Farm Idyll" by German Artist, Karl Heinz Stienen (1918-2002). Graduate of the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. A serene winter scene with rich detail, glowing light, and nostalgic charm. Art measures 21 x 15 inches Frame measures 25 x 19 inches This picturesque winter landscape painting exudes a timeless charm, transporting the viewer to a serene countryside scene. The artist skillfully captures the crispness of a winter day, with bare, snow-dusted trees framing a quaint, thatched-roof cottage nestled amidst the tranquil surroundings. The delicate interplay of light and shadow creates a soft, glowing ambiance, with the warm hues of the cottage contrasting beautifully against the cool tones of the snow and sky. In the distance, a towering church spire rises gracefully, adding depth and a sense of narrative to the composition. The inclusion of small, lively figures—a couple walking along a snowy path and skaters gliding across a frozen pond—infuses the painting with a sense of life and community, evoking nostalgic memories of simpler times. This piece would make a stunning addition to any collection, celebrating the beauty of nature and the tranquility of rural life during winter. Its detail and warmth create a captivating focal point for any room, offering a perfect blend of artistry and emotional resonance. Born in 1929 in Homberg, Karl-Heinz Stienen began his increasingly successful painting activity in the 1950s under the guidance of Prof. Pozsony and training by Prof. Notze in old master painting style in open-air and studio work. The old masters and especially the Klever School, here excellently B.C. Koekkoek, and the Lower Rhine landscape fascinated him. In the meantime, the representation of trees and landscapes has found a perfection that allows comparisons with the mentioned old master's works and has found wide recognition. The artist, known at home and abroad, has further developed his skills on study trips, especially in northern Italy and Spain, and has perfected the glaze technique, which is excellently in earth colours. His oil works convey peace and warmth and leave an unusual observational gift. Recognise empathy and sensitivity with unmistakeable peculiarity. The elaborated and detailed works, whose light moods fascinate, can be found in well-known galleries and have, for example, led the art critic Dr. Ulrich Gehre to the following typical picture description: New master Karl-Heinz Stienen: Rhine near Ruhrort The Rhine romance of past times, which the artist impressively combines with the signatures of the beginning of the industrial age. is the subject of this unusually high-quality picture. Karl-Heinz Stienen, born in Homberg in 1929, thus proves his considerable talent. also in our days to create landscape in a figurative manner and old master-influenced painting. Karl-Heinz Stienen has successfully oriented himself to the painting art of the old Dutch neighbours of his home and prefers in his subject the warm tones of the palette laving between brown, ochre and green grations. The design of the slightly cloudy sky above the lively Lower Rhine river region in delicate pastel tones impressively proves the artist's colour mastery. With this picture, which is a demanding art-ribs K.-H. Stienen Rhein-Nostalgie in a faithfully sympathetic way. It recalls the past, which in the hard rhythm of work of the industrial present already shows itself like a piece of history. The presentation of circumstances. He masters the mood and atmosphere of a river scenery of yesterday in an impressive way with the legitimate colour-compositional means of the modern painter."
  • Creator:
    Karl Heinz Stienen (1918 - 2002, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1970 Circa
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Signed "Stienen" lower right. Good condition, high quality frame - Ready to Hang!
  • Gallery Location:
    Preston, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU817315745902

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