Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

German, 1865-1926

Friedrich Wilhelm Kuhnert (September 18, 1865 – February 11, 1926) was a German painter, author and illustrator, who specialized in animal images. After illustrating the books of Alfred Brehm, he travelled to German East Africa to observe animals in their habitat and produced numerous paintings that defined Africa for many Germans of the period. Kuhnert was born in Oppeln in 1865. After the end of his technical-commercial apprenticeship at the age of 17, Kuhnert was a scholarship student at the Berlin University of the Arts from 1883 to 1887. From his home in Berlin, he embarked on travels to Scandinavia, Egypt, East Africa and India to make landscape and animal studies. His favorite motif was the African lion. In 1901 Kuhnert was the illustrator for zoologist Johann Wilhelm Haacke's book Animal Life on Earth. In 1903, he became one of the many artists selected to provide illustrations and design trading cards for the Cologne chocolate company, Stollwerck. He also provided some illustrations for the 1900 edition of Brehms Tierleben. Contrary to the practice of his peers, Kuhnert distinguished himself by sketching tropical animals in the wild, not in zoos. He made pictures by sketching, etching, watercolor, and oil painting. Kuhnert is considered one of the most important German animal painters of his time. Kuhnert was a keen and skilled hunter himself; he returned to Africa year after year in the hunt for both game and subjects for his art.

Artist: Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert

Wilhelm Friedrich KuhnertFriedrich Wilhelm Karl Kuhnert, 1900, Majestically Striding Lion Africa Savannah, circa 1900

$17,885Sale Price|20% Off

Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Kuhnert, 1900, Majestically Striding Lion Africa Savannah

By Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert

Located in Berlin, DE

Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Kuhnert, around 1900, Majestically striding lion Decorative painting by the well-known artist Wilhelm Kuhnert. Representation of a striding lion in the African savannah...

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19th Century Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Pastel, Watercolor

Irina HaleHorse In The River Valley Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch, Mid 20th Century

$148

H 3.75 in W 4.5 in

Horse In The River Valley Landscape British Modernist Pastel Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel sketch on brown artist tracing paper , unframed painting: 3.75 x 4.5 inches provenance: private collection, Cotswolds condit...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Pastel

Frederick Stuart ChurchAntique American Impressionist Young Girl and Pug Dog Portrait Framed Painting, 1890

$5,750

H 17 in W 23 in D 2 in

Antique American Impressionist Young Girl and Pug Dog Portrait Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist oil painting by Frederick Stuart Church (1842 - 1924). Gouache and watercolor on board. Framed. Measuring: 17 by 23 inches overall, and 10 by 16 painti...

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1880s Impressionist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Jeff Slemons"Social Media" - Original Soft Pastel Still-Life Painting on Sanded Paper, 2025

$1,200

H 8 in W 10 in

"Social Media" - Original Soft Pastel Still-Life Painting on Sanded Paper

Located in Denver, CO

Artist Statement: I suppose it's just the time that we now live in. The phone is a lifeline. No matter where you are you can't help but check in and see what's going on. Even the hor...

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2010s Impressionist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Paper, Pastel

Enric ServeraArt Brut Seascape Triptych Painting, Green & Pink Fish Pattern, Oil Ink Monotype, 2024

$1,250

H 28.7 in W 55.52 in

Art Brut Seascape Triptych Painting, Green & Pink Fish Pattern, Oil Ink Monotype

Located in Barcelona, ES

This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...

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2010s Abstract Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper

Enric ServeraMediterranean Abstract Patterns Seascape, Horizontal Diptych in Blue and White, 2024

$1,550

H 28 in W 84 in

Mediterranean Abstract Patterns Seascape, Horizontal Diptych in Blue and White

Located in Barcelona, ES

This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...

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2010s Minimalist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper

David Sanders"REST STOP" LONGHORN STEER & WOODEN WINDMILL WESTERN THEMED., 1984

$5,800

H 21 in W 17 in D 3 in

"REST STOP" LONGHORN STEER & WOODEN WINDMILL WESTERN THEMED.

Located in San Antonio, TX

David Sanders (1933-2013) Austin Artist Image Size: 21 x 17 Frame Size: 29 x 25 Medium: Pastel 1984 "Rest Stop" Longhorn & Windmill David Sanders (1933-2013) Known for his oil pastel...

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1980s American Realist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Pastel

David Sanders"ALONG THE NUECES" COWBOY ON HORSE BACK FRAMED 40X50

$16,000

H 30 in W 40 in D 3 in

"ALONG THE NUECES" COWBOY ON HORSE BACK FRAMED 40X50

Located in San Antonio, TX

David Sanders (1933-2013) Austin Artist Image Size: 30 x 40 Frame Size: 40 x 50 Medium: "Pastel" "Along the Nueces" David Sanders (1933-2013) Known for his oil pastel landscapes, Dav...

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20th Century American Realist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Pastel

Enric ServeraMediterranean Patterns, Blue, Yellow, Multi Panel Painting, Paper, Abstract Fish, 2024

$1,840

H 29.1 in W 74 in

Mediterranean Patterns, Blue, Yellow, Multi Panel Painting, Paper, Abstract Fish

Located in Barcelona, ES

This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...

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2010s Minimalist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper

Harry GottliebAntique American Modernist Chickens Grazing Bucolic Landscape Framed Painting, 1940

$975

H 23 in W 26 in D 2 in

Antique American Modernist Chickens Grazing Bucolic Landscape Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist painting. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a modern molding. Excellent condition, ...

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1950s Modern Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

E. Melinda Morrison“Temptation” (Cat) 10" x 10" gouache on Aquabord, sealed with Renaissance Wax, 2024

$900

H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in

“Temptation” (Cat) 10" x 10" gouache on Aquabord, sealed with Renaissance Wax

By E. Melinda Morrison

Located in Houston, TX

“Temptation” (Cat) 10" x 10" gouache on Aquabord, sealed with Renaissance Wax.Also shown are other animal paintings in this series of gouache . Gouache (/ɡuˈɑːʃ, ɡwɑːʃ/; French: ...

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2010s American Impressionist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Gouache, Wood Panel

Anna ShesterikovaFish from China Garden. Landscape, fish, water, autumn, leaves, carp, 2021

$2,118

H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in

Fish from China Garden. Landscape, fish, water, autumn, leaves, carp

Located in Oslo, NO

"Fish from the Chinese Garden" 60 x 80 cm, acrylic, oil, oil pastel on canvas The painting "Fish from the Chinese Garden" was painted based on the artist's impressions of visiting t...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic

Edouard Legrand (1892 - 1970)Large Vintage American Modernist Horse Barn Landscape Framed Equestrian Painting, 1940

$17,750

H 41 in W 49 in D 2 in

Large Vintage American Modernist Horse Barn Landscape Framed Equestrian Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique French American modernist horse barn painting. Mixed media painting on paper. Framed. Signed. Measuring 41 by 49 inches overall and 31.5 by 39.5 painting alone. In excellent ...

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1950s Modern Wilhelm Friedrich Kuhnert Art

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Board, Watercolor, Gouache

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