Oil on canvas
Presumably Norway, around 1910
Julius Seyler (1873-1955) – German painter and sportsman
Signed lower right ‘J. Seyler’
Numbered and inscribed on the verso ‘No VIII J. SEYLER’
Late-impressionistic landscape painting
Dimensions: 86 x 120.5 cm
Good condition
Julius Seyler was a specialist in the depiction of atmospheres and light effects in landscapes; his subtle Norwegian motifs fetch up to €6.500 at international auctions

After his artistic training, Julius Seyler went on a number of studying trips through foreign countries that would serve him later as a great source of inspiration. The present painting depicts an atmospheric fjord landscape with boats and has presumably been painted during or shortly after his stay in Norway. Like many of his early paintings, the present work is characterized by rather dark earthy tones, whereas the broad dynamic brushwork is deeply related to the impressionistic style. During his lifetime, Julius Seyler was regarded alongside well-known artists such as Max Liebermann and Max Slevogt.



The painting is in good condition considering its age. It is signed lower right ‘J. Seyler’. It is also numbered and inscribed on the verso ‘No VIII J. SEYLER’. The paint surface is slightly dirty due to age. The vertical center bar of the stretcher is minimally visible in the depiction. The gold painted wooden frame is in good condition with light traces of age and use. The framed work measures 92 x 127.5 cm and the size of the stretcher is 86 x 120.5 cm.



Julius Seyler (1873-1955)

Born in Munich, Julius Seyler studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and attended there, amongst others, the class of Wilhelm von Diez (1839-1907). Since 1902, Seyler deepened his artistic training during a number of studying trips to countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Canada. From 1913 to 1921 he even settled in the USA, where he held a farmstead. Back in Munich, Seyler was appointed professor at the Academy of Arts in 1924 and was also included in the board of the Munich Secession. Julius Seyler was not only active as an artist, but also as a very successful sportsman, especially in the field of speed skating. (cbo)

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