Naturalistic Art

Franz Xaver Graessel (1861 Oberasbach/Baden - 1948 Emmering). In the forest of Durlach. 1881. Pencil drawing, heightened with white, on grey-green paper. 33 x 41.7 cm. Signed, dated and inscribed by the artist himself: 'Franz Graessel. Durlach, 12 April 1881". About the artwork The drawing depicts a view of the woods which, as if sharpening the visual focus, remains diffuse at the edges and does not allow the viewer to locate himself in the picture. As a result, the landscape appears to be an apparition, but at the same time it is given real substance by the solidity of the massive arched bridge made of quarry stone. As the main motif of the painting, the bridge, which blends in with nature like an archaic relic, also acts as a visual guide, drawing attention to the white, raised waters of the stream and the surrounding vegetation. The diffusion of perception that takes place there, however, draws the eye back to the bridge and thus to the overall view. This movement initiating a constant alternation of diffusion and concretion, which is the specific tension of the painting that brings the landscape to life. The materialisation and dematerialisation, however, does not take place solely through the eye's wandering through the picture; it is simultaneously linked to the viewer's approach to and distance from the picture, which loses its richness of detail precisely in the close-up, only to reconfigure itself with increasing distance. In this work, which dates from Graessel's studies in Karlsruhe, the artist reflects on the emergence of pictorial objectivity. Here, however, nature is more than a mere motif. The real connection between culture and nature is symbolically expressed by the choice of green paper. The drawing is an impressive testimony to Graessel's mastery of the sprezzatura with which he skilfully applies the most abstract of strokes, which visibly merge towards the centre of the picture. The signature and the exact date prove that Graessel gave this work more than the character of a mere sketch. About the artist Franz Graessel grew up in an environment that was to nourish his later key motifs: his parents' house was a mill. After attending the Karlsruhe Academy of Art from 1878 to 1884, where he studied under Carl Hoff, Graessel continued his training at the Munich Academy from 1886 to 1890 as a pupil of Wilhelm von Lindenschmidt. Trained primarily in genre and portrait painting, he initially portrayed the life of Black Forest farmers. From 1894 he turned increasingly to animal painting, concentrating on the depiction of ducks and geese, which earned him the nickname 'Enten-Graessel'. Graessel's work thus parallels that of Alexander Koester...

"Vessel #64: Once" Free-standing abstract sculpture from Jeff Key's 80+ piece 'Vessel Series'. Constructed from wood. Born and raised in San Francisco, Jeff ...

"Vessel #74: Westerly" Free-standing abstract sculpture from Jeff Key's 80+ piece 'Vessel Series'. Constructed from wood and flax, a natural plant material. Born and raised in San F...

Artist Commentary: A powerful storm was rolling in from west Texas when I captured this image with my camera. I painted it a few years later. The original artwork is matted and frame...

Oil-based Monotype of classic nude with neutral palette of blacks, grays earth colors

Artist Commentary: Texas hill country sunset on a warm October evening. Keywords: Landscape Artist Biography: Judith grew up 15 miles north of Milwaukee in the town of Mequon, Wis...

This early 19th-century aquatint was engraved and colored by Mr. John Clarke after drawings by George Perry. The publication, CONCHOLOGY, OR, THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SHELLS… , was pub...

This floral, kiln formed glass artwork was created using layers of hand placed glass pieces. The piece is made to hang on a wall and is backed with a...

White Emblem Orchid featured in a sophisticated monochromatic grey indigo botanical watercolor crated by artist Adrienne Sherman. Her poetic floral series is at once modern, fresh an...

The photographs in Nest are about a primal need to create a home wherever we are. In San Francisco, there are pockets of nature where people and animals seek refuge. Belcher is attracted to wild places, particularly the caves and nests that appear in the overgrown areas of Golden Gate Park...

The photographs in Nest are about a primal need to create a home wherever we are. In San Francisco, there are pockets of nature where people and animals seek refuge. Belcher is attracted to wild places, particularly the caves and nests that appear in the overgrown areas of Golden Gate Park...

Calvary naturalistic tree. Unique piece, not replicable. Hand-forged in wrought iron by the outstanding Italian sculptor Ivan Zanoni. This sculpture in the form of a Cross is animated by natural elements and insects and is one of the most striking examples of the liveliness and singularity with which Ivan Zanoni knows how to forge iron and mould it according to his own sensitivity. The Cross was the sculptural work chosen to welcome visitors to the 2024 solo exhibition that the prestigious Mart Museum in Rovereto - one of Italy's leading institutions for contemporary art - has dedicated to him. Renowned for his wrought iron creations, Ivan Zanoni is internationally recognised as one of today's most significant iron sculptors. His mastery of the medium lends an organic vitality to the metal, particularly in his evocative depictions of plants and animals. Born and living in Caldes (Trentino, Italy), Zanoni inherited his passion and skill from his father, Luciano Zanoni. A revered craftsman, Zanoni created a four-metre monumental olive tree sculpture...

Composition of 6 handmade unique wrought iron walnut shell sculptures with wood walnut. The installation consist of 3 empty shells, 2 half shells with respective walnut and 1 shell w...

Flamingos 3.5 x 7.0 x 3.5, 1.5 lbs Wood Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "The flamingos were made from a piece of cypress wood found on my son's property in Aiken, Sou...

This image is from the series "Kroma". Pascal Goet looks for flowers, butterflies and other insect of items from the microworlds to attract our attention ...

Alo. (Georges Hallo) Chemin de Fer De Paris A Orleans Collonges [Hotel de Friac] 1933.Color lithograph He is best known as the author of many tourist posters on behalf of sev...

SHAPED BY THE WIND 30" X 42" Ed. of 10, Unframed we can frame it in a white wood shadow box. The frame price is 400$. Available in size 42 x 60" Framed Ed. of 10. $6,800 A resolu...

The central Missouri, river-view studio of painter Gloria Gaus offers her contemplative solitude and direct access to the Midwestern landscapes featured throughout her body of work. ...

Melissa Furness is an artist that treats painting as a conceptual object that challenges history. Each series is related through this conceptual exploration of the distortions of his...

Artist Commentary: I was looking through my binoculars backwards and thought it looked like a tunnel to another realm. I picked up my camera and took several photos through the binoc...

Michele Brody, Re-Blooms, Individual Blooms, Handcast Paper, Bamboo,, each approx 9: diameter, 2019 The essence of Michele Brody’s work thrives on the interaction with new communi...

Michele Brody, Drawing Roots: Fairy Ring, Handmade Paper, Flax Sprouts, Wax, 11" x 14" x 2"d, 2016 The essence of Michele Brody’s work thrives on the inter...

Michele Brody, Nature in Absentia: Cattails Plucked Out, Handmade Cast Paper The essence of Michele Brody’s work thrives on the interaction with n...

Izabela Kita Graduated from artistic studies in Częstochowa in 2002. Diploma in atelier of prof. Leon Maciej. Besides painting, she is also engaged in graphics, photography, interior...

Izabela Kita Graduated from artistic studies in Częstochowa in 2002. Diploma in atelier of prof. Leon Maciej. Besides painting, she is also engaged in graphics, photography, interior...

Romanian photographer, Dan Er. Grigorescu managed to published over 30 books, many receiving awards in Germany and the United States, while living under the Romanian communist regime...

"Autumn in Wisconsin" is a giclée print on board. It is based after the original oil painting by Gregory D. Steele. This fall forest view looks down a small road. The leaves have gat...

Pascal Dabere is a French artist born in 1957 who lives & works in Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, France. At 17 years old, he was spotted by Dargaud Editions and works for Morris, the crea...

A natural landscape painting is beautiful because it connects us to the innate tranquility and majesty of the natural world. The harmonious colors, such as the greens of forests, the...

Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...

Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...

Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

María José de la Macorra (México, D.F., 1964) realizó sus estudios en la Escuela de Cerámica y Porcelana de Toluca, Mokichi Okada Association,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...

Garibaldi is an original lithograph realized by an anonymous artist in 1980 ca. In good condition. Passpartout: 50 x 35 The artwork represents general Garibaldi. the artwork is de...

A new work from the celebrated series "Jungle Paintings"

Paris, Rue Mazarine is an original Modern artwork realized by Luca Beltrami (Genoa 1854 - 1933) in 1877. Original B/W Etching on ivory cardboard. Exc...

Jerusalem by Ludwig Blum Oil on canvas 18 x 28.7 inches / 45.7 x 73cm Signed Painted circa 1955

Artist Commentary: Delicate Texas wildflower. Keywords: Landscape and Nature Artist Biography: Judith grew up 15 miles north of Milwaukee in the town of Mequon, Wisconsin, an old ...

Landscape is an original drawing in marking pen on cardboard realized in 1954 by Gaston Laurieu( 1908-1983). Hand-signed and dated on the middle left with the dedication of the arti...

Beach is a beautiful drawing in pen realized by the artist Jeanne le Soudiere. Hand-signed on the lower left. The state of preservation is excellent. The artwork represents a beac...

Seaport is an original reddish drawing in pastel realized by Gustave Bourgogne (1888-1968), Hand-signed by the artist inside the drawing The State of preservation is good. Sheet di...