Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, as the son of a piano teacher and a singer. He studied both painting and architecture in his youth, before deciding that the former was his true vocation. It was Werner’s depictions of architectural monuments that first brought him recognition. He exhibited in Dresden and this attracted the attention of the Director of the Academy of Fine Arts and the subsequent award of a travelling scholarship. Encouraged by Goethe, Werner decided to go to Italy. There he spent the next 20 years honing his skills in Rome, Venice, Bologna and Florence. It was not until 1852 that Werner made his first trip to the Orient, visiting the Holy Land and Egypt. In 1864 he visited Egypt again, travelling the whole length of the Nile. On his return he also visited Jaffa, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron, Beirut and Damascus, taking detailed sketches for his future compositions. The en plein air works by Werner have an immediate spontaneity that is lost in a piece finished back at the studio. Werner was amongst the first Westerners to venture into this region and he must have been amazed by the mysticism of the culture and ancient sites that he found there. He totally immersed himself into the society and his works certainly capture the vitality and excitement of the everyday moment. Werner sketched and then painted mostly architectural and landscape scenes, usually in watercolor although he is known to have painted a small number of oils. His historically interesting works are remarkable for their realism and precision of detail. He was also skillful in his depiction of light. Some of his best works are those of Jerusalem, particularly the Dome of the Rock which, unusually, he depicted from the inside - most travellers tended to paint it from a distance. It was impressive that Werner was inside at all since most non-Muslims were not allowed to enter the sanctuary. Werner exhibited regularly throughout his career, from 1858 at the Berlin Artists Society, from 1861 at the Berlin Academy and from 1870 at the Dresden Academy. He also exhibited in London from 1860–78, once at the Royal Academy and frequently at the New Watercolor Society, of which he was an associate and later a member. In addition he was a member of the Venice Academy and exhibited his works in Italy. His paintings can be found in several major European galleries and museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Venice Museum and the National Gallery in Berlin. In 1882, at the age of 74 Werner became a watercolor professor at Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig. In 1891 he returned to Rome. He died in 1894 in Leipzig aged 85.
The Rug Merchant, 19th Century Orientalist Oil Signed Oil Painting, 1879
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas, signed and dated '1879' bottom right Image size: 38 x 59 1/2 inches (96.5 x 151 cm) Ornate Orientalist style gilt frame Carl Werner Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner wa...
Canvas, Oil
The Barbers, 19th Century Orientalist Graphite Sketch
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Graphite on Paper Image size: 12 ¼ x 19 ½ inches (36 x 50 cm) Acid free mount Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner Carl Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, the son of a piano teacher and ...
Paper, Graphite
Ruins of the Ancient Aqueducts by Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner - 1872
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in Roma, IT
Ruins of the Ancient Aqueducts is an original artwork realized by Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner (Weimar, 4 October 1808 – Leipzig, 10 January 1894) in 1872. Watercolour and pencil on paper. Hand-signed and dated on the lower left corner: C. Werner 1872. Good conditions. Prov. Collection Dr. Peter Nicolaus (1940-2020). Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner (4 October 1808 – 10 January 1894) was a German...
Watercolor, Pencil
Saddler's Workshop in Cairo, Graphite on Paper, 19th Century Orientalist
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Graphite on Paper Image size: 12 ½ x 16 ¼ inches (31.75 x 41 cm) Acid free mount Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner Carl Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, the son of a piano teacher ...
Paper, Graphite
$1,979
Entrance to the Al-Azhar Mosque, 19th Century Orientalist Sketch
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Graphite on Paper Image size: 20 ¾ x 14 ¾ inches (53 x 37.5 cm) Acid free mount Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner Carl Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, the son of a piano teacher a...
Paper, Graphite
View of the Dome of the Rock, 19th Century Orientalist Sketch
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Graphite on Paper, unsigned Image size: 14 x 20 inches (35.5 x 51 cm) Acid free mount Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner Carl Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, the son of a piano teac...
Graphite, Paper
$1,583
Vaulted Interior, 19th Century Orientalist Sketch, Graphite on Paper
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Graphite on Paper Image size: 19 x 14 inches (48.25 x 35.5 cm) Acid free mount Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner Carl Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, the son of a piano teacher and...
Paper, Graphite
Dwelling by the Nile - Original Sketch for Orientalist Painting, 19th Century
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
CARL FRIEDRICH HEINRICH WERNER 1808 - 1894 Dwelling by the Nile Graphite on Paper Carved giltwood frame Image Size: 8 ¾ x 15 ¼ inches SKETCHES OF CARL WERNER EXHIBITION AT OUR...
Graphite
Dome of the Holy Rock, 19th Century Graphite Orientalist
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
CARL FRIEDRICH HEINRICH WERNER 1808 - 1894 Dome of the Rock Graphite on Paper, unsigned Image Size: 17 ¼ x 14 inches Hand made gilt frame Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner was born in...
Paper, Graphite
The Jewellers, 19th Century Orientalist Graphite Sketch
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Graphite on Paper Image size: 21 x 13 3/4 inches (53.25 x 35 cm) Carved gilt frame Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner Carl Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, the son of a piano teacher...
Paper, Graphite
At the Fountain, Graphite Orientalist sketch, Mid-19th Century
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
Graphite on Paper Image size: 15 x 19 ¼ inches (38 x 49 cm) Acid free mount Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner Carl Werner was born in Weimar in 1808, the son of a piano teacher and a...
Paper, Graphite
Alleyway in Cairo - Original 19th Century Graphite Sketch
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
CARL FRIEDRICH HEINRICH WERNER 1808 - 1894 Alleyway in Cairo Graphite on Paper Acid free mount Image Size: 16 ¾ x 10 ¾ inches SKETCHES OF CARL WERNER EXHIBITION AT OUR GALLERY Ca...
Graphite, Paper
Purchasing a Hawk, 19th Century Graphite Orientalist
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
CARL FRIEDRICH HEINRICH WERNER 1808 - 1894 Purchasing a Hawk Graphite on Paper Carved giltwood frame Image Size: 12 x 18 ½ inches SKETCHES OF CARL WERNER EXHIBITION AT OUR GALLERY...
Graphite, Paper
A Moment's Rest, 19th Century Graphite Orientalist
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
CARL FRIEDRICH HEINRICH WERNER 1808 - 1894 A Moment's Rest Graphite on Paper Gilt Frame Image Size: 10 x 17 ¼ inches SKETCHES OF CARL WERNER EXHIBITION AT OUR GALLERY 1st - 9TH D...
Graphite, Paper
Street Tailors in Cairo - Original Sketch, 19th Century
By Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Located in London, GB
CARL FRIEDRICH HEINRICH WERNER 1808 - 1894 Street Tailors in Cairo Graphite on Paper Image Size: 13 ¾ x 19 ¾ inches Acid free mount SKETCHES OF CARL WERNER EXHIBITION AT OUR G...
Paper, Graphite
$2,500
H 19.25 in W 14 in D 1 in
Fairy in the Pussy Willows with Baby and Spider Web Fantasy Children's Book
Located in Miami, FL
This work is presented more as a concept piece since it's condition is destresed. Signed lower right Illustrator Hazel Frazee was a Female Illustrator in the first quarter of the 20...
Pencil, Watercolor, Paper
Beach landscape on Atlantic French coast
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Jean-Georges PASQUET (Périgueux 1851 - 1936) Pointe de Suzac at Saint Georges de Didonne Oil on canvas H. 59 cm; W. 85 cm Signed and dated 1885 lower left Provenance: Private collec...
Oil, Canvas
$250
H 10 in W 8 in
Chapel and houses along a lake, New England Landscape - American School, 19th C
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor and pencil on buff wove watercolor paper, 10 x 8 inches (255 x 203 mm). In good condition with overall minor toning. Some watercolor paint splatters on the verso, contem...
Watercolor, Pencil
$275
H 8.15 in W 11.03 in
Italian Stone Pine along a rocky outcropping - English School, 19th Century
Located in Middletown, NY
A Grand Tour image of the Alps. English School, 19th century C1840. Graphite and ink and wash in sepia and brown ink on two sheets of heavyweight wove paper, 8 1/8 x 11 inches (207 x...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Vases grecs (Greek Vases) – English School, Early 20th Century
Located in Middletown, NY
A wonderful study of Grecian vases at the Louvre. English School, early 20th century c1910. Watercolor and ink light wove paper, 9 1/4 x 6 inches (235 x 152 mm), the full sheet. In v...
Handmade Paper, Graphite, Watercolor
$450
H 10.44 in W 7.68 in
Studies of arms in draped sleeves
Located in Middletown, NY
Charcoal and graphite on grayish laid paper, 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches (265 x 195 mm), the full sheet. Scattered light, minor and unobtrusive foxing, several non-archival cellophane tape...
Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite, Charcoal
$750
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.13 in
A 1930s Modern Surreal Abstract Drawing "Figure Abstract" by Hananiah Harari
By Hananiah Harari
Located in Chicago, IL
A Striking, 1930s Modern Surrealist Abstract Drawing, "Figure Abstract" by Notable New York Avant Garde Artist, Hannah Harari (Am. 1912-2000). Graphite on paper, dating from 1936....
Paper, Graphite
$500
H 18 in W 14 in D 0.13 in
A Bold 1940s Cubist Mural Study of a Chicago City Scene by Rudolph Weisenborn
By Rudolph Weisenborn
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold 1940s graphite on paper WPA era mural study of a Chicago city scene by Rudolph Weisenborn. Artwork size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches. Archivally matted to 18 x 16 inches, Provenance: Estate of the artist. Rudolph Weisenborn was born in Strassburg, Germany in 1881, but was orphaned at the age of nine. He was taken-in by Mid-Western farmer Thomas Westaby and spent his early years in Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota. Weisenborn first attended the University of North Dakota in 1898, then the Students School of Art in Denver. Various accounts have him working out west as a gold miner and cowboy. Around 1912, he settled in Chicago and worked as a window designer for Marshall Field’s. Weisenborn is best known as the founder of the Chicago No-Jury Society of Artists. The group was founded because many artists could not get their work accepted into the mainstream Art Institute shows. Weisenborn is quoted as saying that he harbored feelings of disdain for any jury and that his own paintings were frequently rejected by conservative jurors. He was also involved and helped found other radical artist’s groups such as the Salon des Refuses, Cor Ardens and Neo-Arlimusic. In 1936, he helped found the New York-based American Abstract Artist’s Group. He created the only abstract mural for the 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago and also worked for the Federal Arts Project in the Easel Division. His WPA murals can be found in Crane Technical High School and Nettlehorst Elementary School in Chicago, IL. In 1945, Chicago businessman Herman Spertus...
Paper, Graphite
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.25 in
“Wile E.Coyote & Road Runner”
Located in Southampton, NY
The image is an original drawing of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner by Virgil Ross. Graphite, colored pencil on animation paper. Untrimmed. Circa 1990. Condition is excellent. P...
Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
The pianist
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Jean CLUSEAU-LANAUVE (Périgueux 1914 - Paris 1997) The Pianist Oil on canvas H. 46 cm; W. 38 cm Signed lower right. Countersigned, titled, and dated on the back - 1962 Provenance: E...
Oil, Canvas
$1,250
H 12 in W 13.75 in
"Factory Along the River" Howard Daum, Modernist Factory Landscape, Industry
Located in New York, NY
Howard Daum Factory Along the River, 1937 Signed and dated lower right Watercolor and pencil on paper 12 x 13 3/4 inches Provenance The artist Ashby Gallery, New York Carl Ashby, Ne...
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Men portrait
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Jean François Marie Bellier (Paris 1745 – Paris 1836) Portrait of a Man Oil on oval canvas laid flat H. 45 cm; W. 55 cm Signed on the left Circa 1790 Jean François Marie Bellier occ...
Canvas, Oil