Items Similar to 'Bavarian Boy in Landscape' by Rudolf Wimmer, Oil on Canvas
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Rudolf Wimmer'Bavarian Boy in Landscape' by Rudolf Wimmer, Oil on Canvas1912
1912
$2,000
£1,519.33
€1,750.02
CA$2,861.20
A$3,137.98
CHF 1,618.39
MX$37,485.82
NOK 20,526.07
SEK 19,255.78
DKK 13,073.95
About the Item
This 27.5" x 30.88" oil on canvas framed painting is by German artist, Rudolf Wimmer, painted in 1912. This painting exemplifies early 20th-century realism, portraying a solitary figure in rural attire—a brown jacket and trousers, and wide-brimmed hat—standing contemplatively on a grassy incline beneath a soft, luminous sky. The composition evokes the romantic "Wanderer" motif, emphasizing introspection and humanity’s quiet relationship with nature. Smooth, academic brushwork and subtle tonal gradients reflect careful blending of a painterly technique, while the earthy palette of greens, ochres, and muted blues lends the scene a tranquil, almost melancholic atmosphere. The landscape recedes with atmospheric perspective into distant hills, bathed in golden light that suggests either morning reverie or late afternoon introspection. The work is presented in a golden wood frame.
Rudolf Wimmer (1849–1915) was a German portrait and court painter whose career bridged the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Gottsdorf, Bavaria, he initially trained as a carpenter and altar builder before pursuing formal art education at the Royal Academy of Arts in Munich, where he earned a bronze medal and a scholarship. He later studied in Antwerp and undertook artistic study trips across England, France, Holland, and Belgium.
Wimmer gained prominence for his refined portraiture, which combined academic precision with a dignified portrayal of aristocratic subjects. His breakthrough came in 1881 with a portrait of Russian Count Eduard Totleben, which led to commissions from the Prussian royal family. He was appointed court painter in 1890 and created between 70 and 100 portraits of Kaiser Wilhelm II, including a notable full-length depiction of the Emperor in British naval regalia at Osborne House2. He also received commissions from the Bavarian royal family, painting Prince Regent Luitpold 37 times, and was named Royal Bavarian Professor in 18962.
Beyond royalty, Wimmer painted wealthy patrons from the United States and South Africa, and his works occasionally appear at auction, with notable sales including portraits of King Ludwig III and Queen Maria Theresa. His style reflects the academic traditions of his training, with a focus on formal composition, rich detail, and a stately presence.
- Creator:Rudolf Wimmer (1849 - 1915, German)
- Creation Year:1912
- Dimensions:Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 30.88 in (78.44 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Oklahoma City, OK
- Reference Number:Seller: FRW0011stDibs: LU1441216625102
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2019
1stDibs seller since 2020
88 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Oklahoma City, OK
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All'Once Upon a Time, ' by George Oswalt, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This contemporary doppelgänger fairytale by George Oswalt features an aging prom queen in her black and white silk duponi dress dancing in an autumn fie...
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Approaching Storm' by Chris Brizzard, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 9.5" x 14" framed oil on canvas painting by artist Chris Brizzard depicts the lush white looming clouds of an impending storm against a light blue ...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Historic Sailing Ship, ' by Unknown, Oil on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 19th c. classically realistic oil on canvas painting depicts the majesty of a large sailing vessel on the sea against a light blue sky filled with white cumulus clouds. A gentle...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
'Bloom in the Broken' by April Dawes, Oil Painting on Birch Panel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 21.125" x 21.125" oil on birch panel painting by April Dawes focuses on the human figure, rendered in muted, earthy tones—primarily umber, beige, and hints of pale pink. The fig...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil, Panel
'I Might Have Been Mistaken/Tornado Landscape, ' by Mark Gilmore, Oil on Paper
By Mark Gilmore
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 40"x 32" oil and prismacolor on paper landscape painting, ' I Might Have Been Mistaken,' by Mark Gilmore, depicts dark storm clouds hovering ...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Color Pencil, Paper
Mid-Century Landscape, by Francis Kughler, Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This Mid-century Oil on Panel Landscape by Francis Kughler measures 28 1/2" x 40 x 1 1/2", and features a gold-colored wood frame. A hilly landscape of trees rendered in fall colors ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
Robert Kenneth White "A Pause for Basquiat" Large Signed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "A PAUSE FOR BASQUIAT"
⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display – Ready to hang
BASQUIAT IN A MOMENT OF QUIET
This large-scale oil on can...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Landscape with river oil on canvas painting Spain spanish
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep Colomer Valls (1970) - Landscape - Oil on canvas
Oil size 38x46 cm.
Frameless.
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dutch Winter landscape with children playing on the ice by Per Wickenberg, 1839
Located in Stockholm, SE
Per Wickenberg, was a Swedish maestro of the brush who left an indelible mark on the world despite his brief life, truncated by tuberculosis at the age of 34. A prodigy who dedicated...
Category
1830s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Duomo at Dusk Florence Realism Light and Shadow 30" x 48" $6000
Located in Houston, TX
Melissa F. Sanchez has created a series of paintings inspired by her new home in Fiesole which is near Florence. The Duomo in central Florence is featured in this Realist painting. N...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Hippo" Paul Sample, Regionalist, Atmospheric Circus Performers and Animal Scene
By Paul Sample
Located in New York, NY
Paul Sample
Hippo
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
16 x 20 inches
Provenance
Chidsey Collection
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1980)
Sample's attempt to impose a T...
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yachts in the bay of Bali, Original Seascape Mountainscape Oil Painting, Large
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
Catalogue raisonné reference:
Publisher: Tvorchestvo (2015) Language: English Russian ISBN-10: 5000280512 ISBN-13: 978-5000280515.
Artwork description
Original oil painting on canva...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
