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Karl Kaufmann Art

Austrian, 1943-1901
Karl Kaufmann (Neuplachowitz, Austrian Silesia, 1843 - Vienna, 27 April 1901) was an Austrian landscape and architectural painter. Austrian landscape and architectural painter Karl Kaufmann sought his artistic inspiration outside of his home country, drawing him to faraway places. Born in Neuplachowitz, Austrian Silesia, the artist found his motifs on trips that spanned the European continent. However, with his study trips to numerous countries, Kaufmann was not an isolated case - many of his contemporaries sought painting motifs outside their familiar surroundings and thus embarked on journeys of artistic discovery. Karl Kaufmann's preferred artistic medium was oil paint, with which he painted his impressive landscapes and architectural views on canvas or wood panels. Kaufmann's naturalistic paintings tell stories of excursions to sunny fjord landscapes, strolls along dreamy coastlines, tell of the summer freshness of frozen mountain lakes, and visits to the cultural and commercial metropolises of his time. They report on Kaufmann's sojourns in Italy, Germany, Holland, Norway, and the Ottoman Empire. Among the artist's favorite motifs, however, are probably the veduta of the city of Venice, which he often lets shine in the warm light of the afternoon sun and executed in innumerable versions. There are also some historical views of the city of Istanbul, made by Karl Kaufmann, showing the colorful hustle and bustle of the eastern trade center and are particularly popular with private collectors. After his creative period as a traveling artist, Karl Kaufmann returned permanently to his adopted city of Vienna in 1900, where he once studied at the world-renowned Academy of Fine Arts. He successfully graduated from this academy, which places him among a number of famous contemporary painters, such as the Viennese Rudolf von Alt. Aside from Karl Kaufmann's training and study trips, little is known about the Austrian landscape painter's life. Most of the works of the painter Karl Kaufmann are privately owned and are offered at auction by various renowned art dealers, such as Sotheby's or Christie's.
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Der Alpensee

Der Alpensee

By Karl Kaufmann

Located in Atlanta, GA

Karl Kaufmann was an Austrian painter best known for his depictions of cities and landscapes throughout Europe. His work is notably atmospheric, and often highlights the particular a...

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19th Century Naturalistic Karl Kaufmann Art

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Oil

"Venetian Harbor Scene"
"Venetian Harbor Scene"

"Venetian Harbor Scene"

By Karl Kaufmann

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Venetian Harbor Scene Artist: Karl Kaufmann (Austrian, 1843–1902) Date: Late 19th century Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Framed: 40 × 72 cm Unframed (sight): 34 × 63 cm Signature:...

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Early 19th Century Realist Karl Kaufmann Art

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Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River
Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

By Karl Kaufmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Oil painting by Kal Kaufmann (signed B. Lambert (1843 - 1901)) Autumn landscape (forest scene) with river The outer frame measures 92 x 45cm. The actual picture is 82 x 35cm big. S...

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1890s Austrian Antique Karl Kaufmann Art

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"Golfo di Napoli, Italy" 19th Painting by Karl Kaufmann
"Golfo di Napoli, Italy" 19th Painting by Karl Kaufmann

"Golfo di Napoli, Italy" 19th Painting by Karl Kaufmann

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Located in Wiscasset, ME

Oil on panel, presented in a gilt frame, measuring 22" x 18" overall with frame. Signed in the lower right. Inscription on reverse Torre del Greco, Naples. This work presents very...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Karl Kaufmann Art

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Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River
Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

Oil Painting by B. Lambert / K. Kaufman Autumn Landscape with River

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Located in Vienna, AT

Oil painting by Karl Kaufmann (signed B. Lambert (1843-1901)) Autumn landscape (forest scene) with river The outer frame measures 92 x 45cm. The actual picture is 82 x 35cm big. Go...

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1890s Austrian Antique Karl Kaufmann Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Karl Kaufmann art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Karl Kaufmann in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Not every interior allows for large Karl Kaufmann art, so small editions measuring 42 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Louis Aimé Japy, Henri Gadbois, and Yvonne Coomber. Karl Kaufmann art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $31,200 and tops out at $87,989, while the average work can sell for $87,989.